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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131,159.36, 3,196,739.04 and 869,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131,159.36, 3,196,739.04 and 869,085.40 is: 1,303,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131,159.36 : 3,196,739.04 = 869,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131,159.36/3,196,739.04 = 869,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131,159.36x = 3,196,739.04 × 869,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131,159.36x = 2,778,239,227,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,239,227,274.02/2,131,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,628.10

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