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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141,157, 2,954,796.66 and 1,187,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141,157, 2,954,796.66 and 1,187,301 is: 1,638,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141,157 : 2,954,796.66 = 1,187,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141,157/2,954,796.66 = 1,187,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141,157x = 2,954,796.66 × 1,187,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141,157x = 3,508,233,029,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,233,029,214.66/2,141,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638,475.38

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