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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,427.70, 3,032,141.55 and 958,545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,427.70, 3,032,141.55 and 958,545.70 is: 1,437,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,427.70 : 3,032,141.55 = 958,545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,427.70/3,032,141.55 = 958,545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,427.70x = 3,032,141.55 × 958,545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,427.70x = 2,906,446,244,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,446,244,543.83/2,021,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,818.55

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