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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,156.20, 3,356,900.70 and 975,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,156.20, 3,356,900.70 and 975,111.40 is: 1,463,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,156.20 : 3,356,900.70 = 975,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,156.20/3,356,900.70 = 975,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,156.20x = 3,356,900.70 × 975,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,156.20x = 3,273,352,141,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,352,141,237.98/2,237,156.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,175.50

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