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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000,542.16, 2,999,361.72 and 934,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000,542.16, 2,999,361.72 and 934,988.24 is: 1,401,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000,542.16 : 2,999,361.72 = 934,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000,542.16/2,999,361.72 = 934,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000,542.16x = 2,999,361.72 × 934,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000,542.16x = 2,804,367,935,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,367,935,706.17/2,000,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401,803.97

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