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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039,709.20, 3,059,563.80 and 976,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039,709.20, 3,059,563.80 and 976,827.20 is: 1,465,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039,709.20 : 3,059,563.80 = 976,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039,709.20/3,059,563.80 = 976,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039,709.20x = 3,059,563.80 × 976,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039,709.20x = 2,988,665,139,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,665,139,975.36/2,039,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,240.80

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