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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,425.82, 3,048,136.16 and 816,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,425.82, 3,048,136.16 and 816,953.40 is: 1,225,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,425.82 : 3,048,136.16 = 816,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,425.82/3,048,136.16 = 816,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,425.82x = 3,048,136.16 × 816,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,425.82x = 2,490,185,195,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,185,195,490.18/2,031,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,831.22

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