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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042,983.50, 3,063,342.87 and 947,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042,983.50, 3,063,342.87 and 947,573.52 is: 1,420,835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042,983.50 : 3,063,342.87 = 947,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042,983.50/3,063,342.87 = 947,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042,983.50x = 3,063,342.87 × 947,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042,983.50x = 2,902,742,586,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,742,586,292.80/2,042,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,835.06

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