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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085,691.28, 3,127,749.54 and 962,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085,691.28, 3,127,749.54 and 962,972.96 is: 1,444,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085,691.28 : 3,127,749.54 = 962,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085,691.28/3,127,749.54 = 962,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085,691.28x = 3,127,749.54 × 962,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085,691.28x = 3,011,938,232,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,938,232,672.44/2,085,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,095.90

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