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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,741.85, 3,055,112.28 and 520,427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,741.85, 3,055,112.28 and 520,427.61 is: 780,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,741.85 : 3,055,112.28 = 520,427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,741.85/3,055,112.28 = 520,427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,741.85x = 3,055,112.28 × 520,427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,741.85x = 1,589,964,782,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,964,782,162.05/2,036,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,641.29

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