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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005,304.28, 3,006,135.60 and 742,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005,304.28, 3,006,135.60 and 742,246.20 is: 1,112,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,304.28 : 3,006,135.60 = 742,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,304.28/3,006,135.60 = 742,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,304.28x = 3,006,135.60 × 742,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,304.28x = 2,231,292,725,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,292,725,784.72/2,005,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,695.34

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