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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,573.71, 3,054,860.57 and 520,259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,573.71, 3,054,860.57 and 520,259.98 is: 780,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,573.71 : 3,054,860.57 = 520,259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,573.71/3,054,860.57 = 520,259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,573.71x = 3,054,860.57 × 520,259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,573.71x = 1,589,321,681,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,321,681,175.39/2,036,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,389.96

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