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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,268.10, 3,056,902.95 and 973,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,268.10, 3,056,902.95 and 973,012.10 is: 1,457,849.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,268.10 : 3,056,902.95 = 973,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,268.10/3,056,902.95 = 973,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,268.10x = 3,056,902.95 × 973,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,268.10x = 2,974,403,558,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,403,558,875.70/2,040,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,849.37

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