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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220,159.83, 3,331,568.33 and 957,987.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220,159.83, 3,331,568.33 and 957,987.46 is: 1,437,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220,159.83 : 3,331,568.33 = 957,987.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220,159.83/3,331,568.33 = 957,987.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220,159.83x = 3,331,568.33 × 957,987.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220,159.83x = 3,191,600,682,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,600,682,273.14/2,220,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,554.47

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