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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,225.65, 3,049,688.37 and 972,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,225.65, 3,049,688.37 and 972,015.07 is: 1,455,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,225.65 : 3,049,688.37 = 972,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,225.65/3,049,688.37 = 972,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,225.65x = 3,049,688.37 × 972,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,225.65x = 2,964,343,054,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,343,054,443.74/2,036,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,802.83

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