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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033,998.40, 3,050,997.60 and 517,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033,998.40, 3,050,997.60 and 517,678.40 is: 776,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033,998.40 : 3,050,997.60 = 517,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033,998.40/3,050,997.60 = 517,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033,998.40x = 3,050,997.60 × 517,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033,998.40x = 1,579,435,555,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,435,555,971.84/2,033,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,517.60

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