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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146,521.40, 3,219,782.10 and 966,873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146,521.40, 3,219,782.10 and 966,873.40 is: 1,450,310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146,521.40 : 3,219,782.10 = 966,873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146,521.40/3,219,782.10 = 966,873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146,521.40x = 3,219,782.10 × 966,873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146,521.40x = 3,113,121,666,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,121,666,286.14/2,146,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,310.10

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