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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,462.70, 3,032,194.05 and 1,717,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,462.70, 3,032,194.05 and 1,717,032.30 is: 2,575,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,462.70 : 3,032,194.05 = 1,717,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,462.70/3,032,194.05 = 1,717,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,462.70x = 3,032,194.05 × 1,717,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,462.70x = 5,206,375,123,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,375,123,717.81/2,021,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575,548.45

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