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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,333, 3,047,184.20 and 535,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,333, 3,047,184.20 and 535,425 is: 803,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,333 : 3,047,184.20 = 535,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,333/3,047,184.20 = 535,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,333x = 3,047,184.20 × 535,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,333x = 1,631,538,600,285
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,538,600,285/2,031,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,186.18

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