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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,253.60, 3,056,881.20 and 972,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,253.60, 3,056,881.20 and 972,997.60 is: 1,457,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,253.60 : 3,056,881.20 = 972,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,253.60/3,056,881.20 = 972,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,253.60x = 3,056,881.20 × 972,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,253.60x = 2,974,338,071,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,338,071,085.12/2,040,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,827.63

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