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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,029.24, 3,022,993.92 and 950,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,029.24, 3,022,993.92 and 950,785.28 is: 1,425,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,029.24 : 3,022,993.92 = 950,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,029.24/3,022,993.92 = 950,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,029.24x = 3,022,993.92 × 950,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,029.24x = 2,874,218,120,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,218,120,665.50/2,016,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,682.75

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