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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,390.24, 3,055,248.90 and 971,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,390.24, 3,055,248.90 and 971,293.70 is: 1,457,257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,390.24 : 3,055,248.90 = 971,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,390.24/3,055,248.90 = 971,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,390.24x = 3,055,248.90 × 971,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,390.24x = 2,967,544,008,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,544,008,501.93/2,036,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,257.04

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