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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131,029.69, 3,197,805.63 and 784,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131,029.69, 3,197,805.63 and 784,138.14 is: 1,176,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131,029.69 : 3,197,805.63 = 784,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131,029.69/3,197,805.63 = 784,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131,029.69x = 3,197,805.63 × 784,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131,029.69x = 2,507,521,358,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,521,358,789.73/2,131,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,671.25

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