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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,531.60, 3,329,352.60 and 957,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,531.60, 3,329,352.60 and 957,264.40 is: 1,436,567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,531.60 : 3,329,352.60 = 957,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,531.60/3,329,352.60 = 957,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,531.60x = 3,329,352.60 × 957,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,531.60x = 3,187,070,719,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,070,719,027.44/2,218,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,567.65

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