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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,263.05, 3,055,058.98 and 971,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,263.05, 3,055,058.98 and 971,166.71 is: 1,457,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,263.05 : 3,055,058.98 = 971,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,263.05/3,055,058.98 = 971,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,263.05x = 3,055,058.98 × 971,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,263.05x = 2,966,971,583,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,971,583,672.29/2,036,263.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,066.95

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