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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088,165.40, 3,132,248.10 and 968,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088,165.40, 3,132,248.10 and 968,421.40 is: 1,452,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088,165.40 : 3,132,248.10 = 968,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088,165.40/3,132,248.10 = 968,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088,165.40x = 3,132,248.10 × 968,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088,165.40x = 3,033,336,090,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,336,090,149.34/2,088,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,632.10

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