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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,259.30, 3,055,053.30 and 971,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,259.30, 3,055,053.30 and 971,163.03 is: 1,457,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,259.30 : 3,055,053.30 = 971,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,259.30/3,055,053.30 = 971,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,259.30x = 3,055,053.30 × 971,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,259.30x = 2,966,954,819,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,954,819,639.50/2,036,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,061.40

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