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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017,031.55, 3,022,102.80 and 949,884.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017,031.55, 3,022,102.80 and 949,884.90 is: 1,423,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017,031.55 : 3,022,102.80 = 949,884.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017,031.55/3,022,102.80 = 949,884.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017,031.55x = 3,022,102.80 × 949,884.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017,031.55x = 2,870,649,815,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,649,815,967.72/2,017,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,205.21

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