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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220,159.96, 3,331,568.52 and 957,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220,159.96, 3,331,568.52 and 957,987.59 is: 1,437,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220,159.96 : 3,331,568.52 = 957,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220,159.96/3,331,568.52 = 957,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220,159.96x = 3,331,568.52 × 957,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220,159.96x = 3,191,601,280,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,601,280,736.82/2,220,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,554.65

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