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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038,814, 3,058,165.96 and 501,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038,814, 3,058,165.96 and 501,823.12 is: 752,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038,814 : 3,058,165.96 = 501,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038,814/3,058,165.96 = 501,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038,814x = 3,058,165.96 × 501,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038,814x = 1,534,658,383,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,658,383,525.00/2,038,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,721.13

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