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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141,014.16, 3,210,720.87 and 861,189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141,014.16, 3,210,720.87 and 861,189.15 is: 1,291,461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141,014.16 : 3,210,720.87 = 861,189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141,014.16/3,210,720.87 = 861,189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141,014.16x = 3,210,720.87 × 861,189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141,014.16x = 2,765,037,976,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,037,976,922.56/2,141,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,461.79

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