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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,193.80, 3,280,790.70 and 1,179,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,193.80, 3,280,790.70 and 1,179,424.20 is: 1,769,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,193.80 : 3,280,790.70 = 1,179,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,193.80/3,280,790.70 = 1,179,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,193.80x = 3,280,790.70 × 1,179,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,193.80x = 3,869,443,946,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,443,946,714.94/2,187,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769,136.30

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