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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,731.20, 3,048,892.80 and 967,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,731.20, 3,048,892.80 and 967,974.40 is: 1,452,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,731.20 : 3,048,892.80 = 967,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,731.20/3,048,892.80 = 967,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,731.20x = 3,048,892.80 × 967,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,731.20x = 2,951,250,178,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,250,178,744.32/2,031,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,579.05

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