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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188,562.40, 3,281,288.40 and 991,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188,562.40, 3,281,288.40 and 991,058.40 is: 1,485,883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188,562.40 : 3,281,288.40 = 991,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188,562.40/3,281,288.40 = 991,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188,562.40x = 3,281,288.40 × 991,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188,562.40x = 3,251,948,431,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,948,431,642.56/2,188,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,883.35

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