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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001,999.24, 3,002,998.86 and 506,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001,999.24, 3,002,998.86 and 506,091.24 is: 759,136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001,999.24 : 3,002,998.86 = 506,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001,999.24/3,002,998.86 = 506,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001,999.24x = 3,002,998.86 × 506,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001,999.24x = 1,519,791,416,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,791,416,775.99/2,001,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,136.86

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