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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,228.32, 3,049,692.35 and 972,017.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,228.32, 3,049,692.35 and 972,017.72 is: 1,455,806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,228.32 : 3,049,692.35 = 972,017.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,228.32/3,049,692.35 = 972,017.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,228.32x = 3,049,692.35 × 972,017.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,228.32x = 2,964,354,991,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,354,991,930.02/2,036,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,806.78

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