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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975,231.60, 4,462,847.40 and 2,141,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975,231.60, 4,462,847.40 and 2,141,644.40 is: 3,212,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975,231.60 : 4,462,847.40 = 2,141,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975,231.60/4,462,847.40 = 2,141,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975,231.60x = 4,462,847.40 × 2,141,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975,231.60x = 9,557,832,142,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,832,142,264.56/2,975,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212,466.60

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