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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,214.80, 3,031,822.20 and 958,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,214.80, 3,031,822.20 and 958,332.80 is: 1,437,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,214.80 : 3,031,822.20 = 958,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,214.80/3,031,822.20 = 958,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,214.80x = 3,031,822.20 × 958,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,214.80x = 2,905,494,658,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,494,658,028.16/2,021,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,499.20

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