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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034,159.40, 3,051,239.10 and 517,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034,159.40, 3,051,239.10 and 517,839.40 is: 776,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034,159.40 : 3,051,239.10 = 517,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034,159.40/3,051,239.10 = 517,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034,159.40x = 3,051,239.10 × 517,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034,159.40x = 1,580,051,824,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,051,824,800.54/2,034,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,759.10

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