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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140,614.90, 3,209,987.94 and 809,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140,614.90, 3,209,987.94 and 809,985.78 is: 1,214,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140,614.90 : 3,209,987.94 = 809,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140,614.90/3,209,987.94 = 809,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140,614.90x = 3,209,987.94 × 809,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140,614.90x = 2,600,044,585,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,044,585,371.49/2,140,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,625.10

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