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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,158.30, 3,280,737.45 and 1,513,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,158.30, 3,280,737.45 and 1,513,999.70 is: 2,270,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,158.30 : 3,280,737.45 = 1,513,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,158.30/3,280,737.45 = 1,513,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,158.30x = 3,280,737.45 × 1,513,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,158.30x = 4,967,035,515,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,035,515,078.76/2,187,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270,999.55

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