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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,236.56, 3,072,081.40 and 608,892.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,236.56, 3,072,081.40 and 608,892.97 is: 913,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,236.56 : 3,072,081.40 = 608,892.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,236.56/3,072,081.40 = 608,892.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,236.56x = 3,072,081.40 × 608,892.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,236.56x = 1,870,568,767,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,568,767,727.76/2,048,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,258.17

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