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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,978.94, 3,006,267.39 and 638,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,978.94, 3,006,267.39 and 638,162.26 is: 956,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,978.94 : 3,006,267.39 = 638,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,978.94/3,006,267.39 = 638,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,978.94x = 3,006,267.39 × 638,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,978.94x = 1,918,486,376,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,486,376,735.36/2,004,978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,861.11

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