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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194,818.40, 3,290,672.40 and 997,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194,818.40, 3,290,672.40 and 997,314.40 is: 1,495,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194,818.40 : 3,290,672.40 = 997,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194,818.40/3,290,672.40 = 997,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194,818.40x = 3,290,672.40 × 997,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194,818.40x = 3,281,834,970,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,834,970,202.56/2,194,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,264.92

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