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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,140.40, 3,031,759.20 and 601,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,140.40, 3,031,759.20 and 601,242.80 is: 901,878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,140.40 : 3,031,759.20 = 601,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,140.40/3,031,759.20 = 601,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,140.40x = 3,031,759.20 × 601,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,140.40x = 1,822,823,390,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,823,390,333.76/2,021,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,878.66

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