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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,395.24, 3,055,256.40 and 971,298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,395.24, 3,055,256.40 and 971,298.70 is: 1,457,264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,395.24 : 3,055,256.40 = 971,298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,395.24/3,055,256.40 = 971,298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,395.24x = 3,055,256.40 × 971,298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,395.24x = 2,967,566,569,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,566,569,486.68/2,036,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,264.54

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