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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,265.35, 3,056,898.83 and 973,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,265.35, 3,056,898.83 and 973,009.35 is: 1,457,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,265.35 : 3,056,898.83 = 973,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,265.35/3,056,898.83 = 973,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,265.35x = 3,056,898.83 × 973,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,265.35x = 2,974,391,138,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,391,138,729.01/2,040,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,845.24

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