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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012,902.39, 3,017,045.53 and 999,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012,902.39, 3,017,045.53 and 999,760.06 is: 1,498,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012,902.39 : 3,017,045.53 = 999,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012,902.39/3,017,045.53 = 999,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012,902.39x = 3,017,045.53 × 999,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012,902.39x = 3,016,321,620,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,321,620,095.53/2,012,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,493.73

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