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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421,321.80, 2,131,982.70 and 945,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421,321.80, 2,131,982.70 and 945,430.60 is: 1,418,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421,321.80 : 2,131,982.70 = 945,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421,321.80/2,131,982.70 = 945,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421,321.80x = 2,131,982.70 × 945,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421,321.80x = 2,015,641,683,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,641,683,250.62/1,421,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,145.90

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