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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121,851.92, 3,181,614.72 and 841,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121,851.92, 3,181,614.72 and 841,162 is: 1,261,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121,851.92 : 3,181,614.72 = 841,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121,851.92/3,181,614.72 = 841,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121,851.92x = 3,181,614.72 × 841,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121,851.92x = 2,676,253,401,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,253,401,104.64/2,121,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,281.89

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