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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,086.91, 3,130,261.30 and 949,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,086.91, 3,130,261.30 and 949,581.73 is: 1,424,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,086.91 : 3,130,261.30 = 949,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,086.91/3,130,261.30 = 949,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,086.91x = 3,130,261.30 × 949,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,086.91x = 2,972,438,945,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,438,945,705.85/2,087,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,204.68

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