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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171,283.98, 4,376,383.35 and 1,720,978.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171,283.98, 4,376,383.35 and 1,720,978.98 is: 2,374,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171,283.98 : 4,376,383.35 = 1,720,978.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171,283.98/4,376,383.35 = 1,720,978.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171,283.98x = 4,376,383.35 × 1,720,978.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171,283.98x = 7,531,663,753,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,663,753,771.98/3,171,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374,957.21

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