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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,362.72, 3,006,821.16 and 656,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,362.72, 3,006,821.16 and 656,631.44 is: 985,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,362.72 : 3,006,821.16 = 656,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,362.72/3,006,821.16 = 656,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,362.72x = 3,006,821.16 × 656,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,362.72x = 1,974,373,308,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,373,308,113.27/2,004,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,037.93

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