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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,959.70, 3,006,238.53 and 638,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,959.70, 3,006,238.53 and 638,143.01 is: 956,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,959.70 : 3,006,238.53 = 638,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,959.70/3,006,238.53 = 638,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,959.70x = 3,006,238.53 × 638,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,959.70x = 1,918,410,095,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,410,095,201.22/2,004,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,832.25

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