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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149,042.16, 2,965,685 and 1,182,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149,042.16, 2,965,685 and 1,182,245.96 is: 1,631,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149,042.16 : 2,965,685 = 1,182,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149,042.16/2,965,685 = 1,182,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149,042.16x = 2,965,685 × 1,182,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149,042.16x = 3,506,169,109,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,169,109,882.60/2,149,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,503.18

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