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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,145.95, 3,006,175.14 and 487,836.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,145.95, 3,006,175.14 and 487,836.89 is: 731,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,145.95 : 3,006,175.14 = 487,836.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,145.95/3,006,175.14 = 487,836.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,145.95x = 3,006,175.14 × 487,836.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,145.95x = 1,466,523,127,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,523,127,335.20/2,004,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,744.67

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