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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,157.20, 3,024,235.80 and 520,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,157.20, 3,024,235.80 and 520,249.20 is: 780,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,157.20 : 3,024,235.80 = 520,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,157.20/3,024,235.80 = 520,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,157.20x = 3,024,235.80 × 520,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,157.20x = 1,573,356,255,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,356,255,561.36/2,016,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,373.80

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