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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,035.88, 3,006,028.22 and 487,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,035.88, 3,006,028.22 and 487,721.48 is: 731,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,035.88 : 3,006,028.22 = 487,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,035.88/3,006,028.22 = 487,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,035.88x = 3,006,028.22 × 487,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,035.88x = 1,466,104,532,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,104,532,380.17/2,004,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,575.99

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