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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035,666.59, 3,048,848.79 and 971,456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035,666.59, 3,048,848.79 and 971,456.05 is: 1,454,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035,666.59 : 3,048,848.79 = 971,456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035,666.59/3,048,848.79 = 971,456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035,666.59x = 3,048,848.79 × 971,456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035,666.59x = 2,961,822,602,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,822,602,580.68/2,035,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,964.49

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