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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,272.60, 3,056,909.70 and 973,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,272.60, 3,056,909.70 and 973,016.60 is: 1,457,856.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,272.60 : 3,056,909.70 = 973,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,272.60/3,056,909.70 = 973,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,272.60x = 3,056,909.70 × 973,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,272.60x = 2,974,423,882,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,423,882,801.02/2,040,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,856.11

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