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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106,142.70, 3,158,611.40 and 686,322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106,142.70, 3,158,611.40 and 686,322.86 is: 1,029,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106,142.70 : 3,158,611.40 = 686,322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106,142.70/3,158,611.40 = 686,322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106,142.70x = 3,158,611.40 × 686,322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106,142.70x = 2,167,827,195,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,827,195,599.35/2,106,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,287.90

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