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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,825.86, 3,271,217.18 and 966,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,825.86, 3,271,217.18 and 966,741.62 is: 1,449,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,825.86 : 3,271,217.18 = 966,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,825.86/3,271,217.18 = 966,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,825.86x = 3,271,217.18 × 966,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,825.86x = 3,162,421,795,965.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,421,795,965.03/2,181,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,438.22

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