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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,157.80, 3,280,736.70 and 1,513,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,157.80, 3,280,736.70 and 1,513,999.20 is: 2,270,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,157.80 : 3,280,736.70 = 1,513,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,157.80/3,280,736.70 = 1,513,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,157.80x = 3,280,736.70 × 1,513,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,157.80x = 4,967,032,739,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,032,739,210.64/2,187,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270,998.80

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