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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,712.70, 3,073,069.05 and 985,830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,712.70, 3,073,069.05 and 985,830.70 is: 1,478,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,712.70 : 3,073,069.05 = 985,830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,712.70/3,073,069.05 = 985,830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,712.70x = 3,073,069.05 × 985,830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,712.70x = 3,029,525,812,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,525,812,709.83/2,048,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,746.05

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