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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142,978.40, 3,211,843.20 and 943,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142,978.40, 3,211,843.20 and 943,627.60 is: 1,414,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142,978.40 : 3,211,843.20 = 943,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142,978.40/3,211,843.20 = 943,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142,978.40x = 3,211,843.20 × 943,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142,978.40x = 3,030,783,890,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,783,890,392.32/2,142,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,285.79

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