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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003,999.70, 3,005,999.55 and 884,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003,999.70, 3,005,999.55 and 884,255.70 is: 1,326,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003,999.70 : 3,005,999.55 = 884,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003,999.70/3,005,999.55 = 884,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003,999.70x = 3,005,999.55 × 884,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003,999.70x = 2,658,072,236,284.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,072,236,284.93/2,003,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326,383.55

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