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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046,343.28, 3,068,581.80 and 981,886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046,343.28, 3,068,581.80 and 981,886.64 is: 1,472,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046,343.28 : 3,068,581.80 = 981,886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046,343.28/3,068,581.80 = 981,886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046,343.28x = 3,068,581.80 × 981,886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046,343.28x = 3,012,999,473,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,999,473,167.15/2,046,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,382.23

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