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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,187.80, 3,024,281.70 and 520,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,187.80, 3,024,281.70 and 520,279.80 is: 780,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,187.80 : 3,024,281.70 = 520,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,187.80/3,024,281.70 = 520,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,187.80x = 3,024,281.70 × 520,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,187.80x = 1,573,472,678,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,472,678,019.66/2,016,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,419.70

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