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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,573.21, 3,054,859.82 and 520,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,573.21, 3,054,859.82 and 520,259.48 is: 780,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,573.21 : 3,054,859.82 = 520,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,573.21/3,054,859.82 = 520,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,573.21x = 3,054,859.82 × 520,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,573.21x = 1,589,319,763,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,319,763,550.50/2,036,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,389.21

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