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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020,782, 3,032,463.63 and 955,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020,782, 3,032,463.63 and 955,886.88 is: 1,434,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020,782 : 3,032,463.63 = 955,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020,782/3,032,463.63 = 955,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020,782x = 3,032,463.63 × 955,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020,782x = 2,898,692,197,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,692,197,994.17/2,020,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,440.82

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