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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041,703.72, 3,063,199.23 and 962,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041,703.72, 3,063,199.23 and 962,172.68 is: 1,443,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041,703.72 : 3,063,199.23 = 962,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041,703.72/3,063,199.23 = 962,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041,703.72x = 3,063,199.23 × 962,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041,703.72x = 2,947,326,612,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,326,612,503.04/2,041,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,562.35

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