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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131,162.38, 3,194,510.78 and 992,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131,162.38, 3,194,510.78 and 992,986.07 is: 1,488,438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131,162.38 : 3,194,510.78 = 992,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131,162.38/3,194,510.78 = 992,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131,162.38x = 3,194,510.78 × 992,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131,162.38x = 3,172,104,684,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,104,684,067.35/2,131,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,438.76

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