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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004,995.57, 3,006,292.31 and 638,178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004,995.57, 3,006,292.31 and 638,178.89 is: 956,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004,995.57 : 3,006,292.31 = 638,178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004,995.57/3,006,292.31 = 638,178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004,995.57x = 3,006,292.31 × 638,178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004,995.57x = 1,918,552,286,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,552,286,220.44/2,004,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,886.05

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