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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188,708.40, 3,281,507.40 and 991,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188,708.40, 3,281,507.40 and 991,204.40 is: 1,486,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188,708.40 : 3,281,507.40 = 991,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188,708.40/3,281,507.40 = 991,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188,708.40x = 3,281,507.40 × 991,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188,708.40x = 3,252,644,573,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,644,573,512.56/2,188,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,102.29

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