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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927,499.71, 4,039,862.85 and 1,620,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927,499.71, 4,039,862.85 and 1,620,810 is: 2,236,669.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927,499.71 : 4,039,862.85 = 1,620,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927,499.71/4,039,862.85 = 1,620,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927,499.71x = 4,039,862.85 × 1,620,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927,499.71x = 6,547,850,105,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,850,105,908.50/2,927,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236,669.77

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