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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,658.40, 3,281,487.60 and 1,431,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,658.40, 3,281,487.60 and 1,431,831.20 is: 2,147,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,658.40 : 3,281,487.60 = 1,431,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,658.40/3,281,487.60 = 1,431,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,658.40x = 3,281,487.60 × 1,431,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,658.40x = 4,698,536,328,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,536,328,093.12/2,187,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147,746.80

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