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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003,998.20, 3,005,997.30 and 884,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003,998.20, 3,005,997.30 and 884,254.20 is: 1,326,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003,998.20 : 3,005,997.30 = 884,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003,998.20/3,005,997.30 = 884,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003,998.20x = 3,005,997.30 × 884,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003,998.20x = 2,658,065,737,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,065,737,713.66/2,003,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326,381.30

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