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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,228.07, 3,049,691.98 and 972,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,228.07, 3,049,691.98 and 972,017.47 is: 1,455,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,228.07 : 3,049,691.98 = 972,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,228.07/3,049,691.98 = 972,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,228.07x = 3,049,691.98 × 972,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,228.07x = 2,964,353,862,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,353,862,570.34/2,036,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,806.40

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