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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005,272.24, 3,006,087.67 and 742,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005,272.24, 3,006,087.67 and 742,214.13 is: 1,112,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,272.24 : 3,006,087.67 = 742,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,272.24/3,006,087.67 = 742,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,272.24x = 3,006,087.67 × 742,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,272.24x = 2,231,160,744,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,160,744,692.78/2,005,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,647.30

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