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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,685, 3,055,027.50 and 706,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,685, 3,055,027.50 and 706,989 is: 1,060,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,685 : 3,055,027.50 = 706,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,685/3,055,027.50 = 706,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,685x = 3,055,027.50 × 706,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,685x = 2,159,870,837,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,870,837,197.50/2,036,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,483.50

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