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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241,181.50, 3,361,356.71 and 962,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241,181.50, 3,361,356.71 and 962,016.13 is: 1,442,845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241,181.50 : 3,361,356.71 = 962,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241,181.50/3,361,356.71 = 962,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241,181.50x = 3,361,356.71 × 962,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241,181.50x = 3,233,679,373,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,679,373,703.73/2,241,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,845.83

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