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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188,445.80, 3,281,891.10 and 990,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188,445.80, 3,281,891.10 and 990,941.80 is: 1,486,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188,445.80 : 3,281,891.10 = 990,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188,445.80/3,281,891.10 = 990,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188,445.80x = 3,281,891.10 × 990,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188,445.80x = 3,252,163,074,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,163,074,037.98/2,188,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,060.60

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