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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,382.99, 3,055,238.01 and 971,286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,382.99, 3,055,238.01 and 971,286.45 is: 1,457,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,382.99 : 3,055,238.01 = 971,286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,382.99/3,055,238.01 = 971,286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,382.99x = 3,055,238.01 × 971,286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,382.99x = 2,967,511,280,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,511,280,637.96/2,036,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,246.15

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