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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,987.51, 3,006,280.17 and 638,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,987.51, 3,006,280.17 and 638,170.83 is: 956,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,987.51 : 3,006,280.17 = 638,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,987.51/3,006,280.17 = 638,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,987.51x = 3,006,280.17 × 638,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,987.51x = 1,918,520,311,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,520,311,301.44/2,004,987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,873.95

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