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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053,740.65, 3,082,124.58 and 974,256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053,740.65, 3,082,124.58 and 974,256.59 is: 1,462,102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053,740.65 : 3,082,124.58 = 974,256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053,740.65/3,082,124.58 = 974,256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053,740.65x = 3,082,124.58 × 974,256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053,740.65x = 3,002,780,167,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,780,167,855.36/2,053,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,102.91

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