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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005,283.28, 3,006,104.13 and 742,225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005,283.28, 3,006,104.13 and 742,225.17 is: 1,112,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,283.28 : 3,006,104.13 = 742,225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,283.28/3,006,104.13 = 742,225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,283.28x = 3,006,104.13 × 742,225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,283.28x = 2,231,206,148,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,206,148,926.95/2,005,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,663.82

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