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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006,004.85, 3,008,996.88 and 489,695.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006,004.85, 3,008,996.88 and 489,695.79 is: 734,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006,004.85 : 3,008,996.88 = 489,695.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006,004.85/3,008,996.88 = 489,695.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006,004.85x = 3,008,996.88 × 489,695.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006,004.85x = 1,473,493,104,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,493,104,259.14/2,006,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,541.15

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