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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005,599.85, 3,008,610.68 and 585,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005,599.85, 3,008,610.68 and 585,659.93 is: 878,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,599.85 : 3,008,610.68 = 585,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,599.85/3,008,610.68 = 585,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,599.85x = 3,008,610.68 × 585,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,599.85x = 1,762,022,702,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,022,702,274.70/2,005,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,551.47

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