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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073,271.60, 3,111,289.80 and 950,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073,271.60, 3,111,289.80 and 950,762.80 is: 1,426,778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073,271.60 : 3,111,289.80 = 950,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073,271.60/3,111,289.80 = 950,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073,271.60x = 3,111,289.80 × 950,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073,271.60x = 2,958,098,601,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,098,601,859.44/2,073,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,778.14

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