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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134,229.70, 3,200,250.15 and 638,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134,229.70, 3,200,250.15 and 638,127.30 is: 956,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134,229.70 : 3,200,250.15 = 638,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134,229.70/3,200,250.15 = 638,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134,229.70x = 3,200,250.15 × 638,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134,229.70x = 2,042,166,987,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,166,987,544.10/2,134,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,863.73

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