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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000,452, 3,000,678 and 599,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000,452, 3,000,678 and 599,620 is: 899,430

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000,452 : 3,000,678 = 599,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000,452/3,000,678 = 599,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000,452x = 3,000,678 × 599,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000,452x = 1,799,266,542,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,266,542,360/2,000,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,430

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