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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,420.80, 3,072,052.80 and 982,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,420.80, 3,072,052.80 and 982,051.20 is: 1,473,518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,420.80 : 3,072,052.80 = 982,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,420.80/3,072,052.80 = 982,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,420.80x = 3,072,052.80 × 982,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,420.80x = 3,016,913,138,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,913,138,703.36/2,047,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,518.85

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