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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160,391.60, 3,241,458.81 and 961,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160,391.60, 3,241,458.81 and 961,493.90 is: 1,442,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160,391.60 : 3,241,458.81 = 961,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160,391.60/3,241,458.81 = 961,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160,391.60x = 3,241,458.81 × 961,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160,391.60x = 3,116,642,856,708.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,642,856,708.97/2,160,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,628.67

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