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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,466.50, 3,006,641.43 and 742,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,466.50, 3,006,641.43 and 742,266.18 is: 1,113,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,466.50 : 3,006,641.43 = 742,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,466.50/3,006,641.43 = 742,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,466.50x = 3,006,641.43 × 742,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,466.50x = 2,231,728,248,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,728,248,875.84/2,004,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,377.67

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