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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,043.76, 3,023,015.64 and 950,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,043.76, 3,023,015.64 and 950,799.80 is: 1,425,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,043.76 : 3,023,015.64 = 950,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,043.76/3,023,015.64 = 950,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,043.76x = 3,023,015.64 × 950,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,043.76x = 2,874,282,665,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,282,665,908.87/2,016,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,704.50

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