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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007,731.88, 3,011,636.66 and 491,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007,731.88, 3,011,636.66 and 491,428.08 is: 737,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007,731.88 : 3,011,636.66 = 491,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007,731.88/3,011,636.66 = 491,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007,731.88x = 3,011,636.66 × 491,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007,731.88x = 1,480,002,819,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,002,819,024.27/2,007,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,151.63

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