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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020,565.98, 3,031,417.50 and 883,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020,565.98, 3,031,417.50 and 883,428.04 is: 1,325,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020,565.98 : 3,031,417.50 = 883,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020,565.98/3,031,417.50 = 883,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020,565.98x = 3,031,417.50 × 883,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020,565.98x = 2,678,039,220,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,039,220,446.70/2,020,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,390.63

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