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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086,611.40, 3,129,917.10 and 966,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086,611.40, 3,129,917.10 and 966,867.40 is: 1,450,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086,611.40 : 3,129,917.10 = 966,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086,611.40/3,129,917.10 = 966,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086,611.40x = 3,129,917.10 × 966,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086,611.40x = 3,026,214,808,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,214,808,692.54/2,086,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,301.10

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