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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,383.74, 3,055,239.14 and 971,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,383.74, 3,055,239.14 and 971,287.20 is: 1,457,247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,383.74 : 3,055,239.14 = 971,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,383.74/3,055,239.14 = 971,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,383.74x = 3,055,239.14 × 971,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,383.74x = 2,967,514,664,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,514,664,764.57/2,036,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,247.28

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