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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,226.81, 3,049,690.11 and 972,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,226.81, 3,049,690.11 and 972,016.21 is: 1,455,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,226.81 : 3,049,690.11 = 972,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,226.81/3,049,690.11 = 972,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,226.81x = 3,049,690.11 × 972,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,226.81x = 2,964,348,222,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,348,222,563.74/2,036,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,804.53

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