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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041,709.24, 3,063,207.50 and 962,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041,709.24, 3,063,207.50 and 962,178.20 is: 1,443,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041,709.24 : 3,063,207.50 = 962,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041,709.24/3,063,207.50 = 962,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041,709.24x = 3,063,207.50 × 962,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041,709.24x = 2,947,351,478,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,351,478,576.50/2,041,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,570.62

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