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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027,358.87, 3,040,718.42 and 948,619.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027,358.87, 3,040,718.42 and 948,619.77 is: 1,422,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027,358.87 : 3,040,718.42 = 948,619.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027,358.87/3,040,718.42 = 948,619.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027,358.87x = 3,040,718.42 × 948,619.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027,358.87x = 2,884,485,603,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,485,603,472.06/2,027,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,779.98

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