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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126,124.42, 3,187,380.33 and 989,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126,124.42, 3,187,380.33 and 989,546.64 is: 1,483,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126,124.42 : 3,187,380.33 = 989,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126,124.42/3,187,380.33 = 989,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126,124.42x = 3,187,380.33 × 989,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126,124.42x = 3,154,061,495,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,061,495,953.59/2,126,124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,479.27

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