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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114,256.88, 3,171,778.80 and 961,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114,256.88, 3,171,778.80 and 961,586.38 is: 1,442,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114,256.88 : 3,171,778.80 = 961,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114,256.88/3,171,778.80 = 961,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114,256.88x = 3,171,778.80 × 961,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114,256.88x = 3,049,939,294,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,939,294,452.74/2,114,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,558.53

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