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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040,009.60, 3,060,767.70 and 842,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040,009.60, 3,060,767.70 and 842,035.80 is: 1,263,364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040,009.60 : 3,060,767.70 = 842,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040,009.60/3,060,767.70 = 842,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040,009.60x = 3,060,767.70 × 842,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040,009.60x = 2,577,275,978,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,275,978,883.66/2,040,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,364.63

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