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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164,040.86, 3,246,955.49 and 948,988.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164,040.86, 3,246,955.49 and 948,988.77 is: 1,423,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164,040.86 : 3,246,955.49 = 948,988.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164,040.86/3,246,955.49 = 948,988.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164,040.86x = 3,246,955.49 × 948,988.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164,040.86x = 3,081,324,296,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,324,296,699.85/2,164,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,875.29

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