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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,147.90, 3,006,221.85 and 508,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,147.90, 3,006,221.85 and 508,239.90 is: 762,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,147.90 : 3,006,221.85 = 508,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,147.90/3,006,221.85 = 508,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,147.90x = 3,006,221.85 × 508,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,147.90x = 1,527,881,892,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,881,892,421.82/2,004,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,359.85

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