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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035,591.78, 3,048,737.10 and 971,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035,591.78, 3,048,737.10 and 971,381.20 is: 1,454,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035,591.78 : 3,048,737.10 = 971,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035,591.78/3,048,737.10 = 971,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035,591.78x = 3,048,737.10 × 971,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035,591.78x = 2,961,485,902,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,485,902,682.52/2,035,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,852.56

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