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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,055.96, 3,049,432.92 and 971,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,055.96, 3,049,432.92 and 971,847.18 is: 1,455,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,055.96 : 3,049,432.92 = 971,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,055.96/3,049,432.92 = 971,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,055.96x = 3,049,432.92 × 971,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,055.96x = 2,963,582,783,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,582,783,901.17/2,036,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,550.75

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