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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,353.70, 3,281,030.55 and 766,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,353.70, 3,281,030.55 and 766,897.20 is: 1,150,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,353.70 : 3,281,030.55 = 766,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,353.70/3,281,030.55 = 766,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,353.70x = 3,281,030.55 × 766,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,353.70x = 2,516,213,141,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,213,141,909.46/2,187,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,345.80

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