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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,159.20, 3,024,238.80 and 520,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,159.20, 3,024,238.80 and 520,251.20 is: 780,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,159.20 : 3,024,238.80 = 520,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,159.20/3,024,238.80 = 520,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,159.20x = 3,024,238.80 × 520,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,159.20x = 1,573,363,864,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,363,864,786.56/2,016,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,376.80

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