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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,127.68, 3,085,542.84 and 978,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,127.68, 3,085,542.84 and 978,098.16 is: 1,466,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,127.68 : 3,085,542.84 = 978,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,127.68/3,085,542.84 = 978,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,127.68x = 3,085,542.84 × 978,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,127.68x = 3,017,963,774,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,963,774,405.17/2,058,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,363.73

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