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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002,286.99, 3,003,398.66 and 485,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002,286.99, 3,003,398.66 and 485,982.45 is: 728,965.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002,286.99 : 3,003,398.66 = 485,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002,286.99/3,003,398.66 = 485,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002,286.99x = 3,003,398.66 × 485,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002,286.99x = 1,459,599,040,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,599,040,328.47/2,002,286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,965.95

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