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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,186.80, 3,024,280.20 and 520,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,186.80, 3,024,280.20 and 520,278.80 is: 780,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,186.80 : 3,024,280.20 = 520,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,186.80/3,024,280.20 = 520,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,186.80x = 3,024,280.20 × 520,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,186.80x = 1,573,468,873,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,468,873,319.76/2,016,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,418.20

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