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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005,138.80, 3,008,145.60 and 585,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005,138.80, 3,008,145.60 and 585,079.20 is: 877,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,138.80 : 3,008,145.60 = 585,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,138.80/3,008,145.60 = 585,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,138.80x = 3,008,145.60 × 585,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,138.80x = 1,760,003,421,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,003,421,131.52/2,005,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,746.43

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