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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,216.04, 3,049,673.94 and 972,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,216.04, 3,049,673.94 and 972,005.43 is: 1,455,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,216.04 : 3,049,673.94 = 972,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,216.04/3,049,673.94 = 972,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,216.04x = 3,049,673.94 × 972,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,216.04x = 2,964,299,629,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,299,629,409.49/2,036,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,788.37

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