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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041,782, 3,062,439.48 and 545,990.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041,782, 3,062,439.48 and 545,990.64 is: 818,923.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041,782 : 3,062,439.48 = 545,990.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041,782/3,062,439.48 = 545,990.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041,782x = 3,062,439.48 × 545,990.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041,782x = 1,672,063,291,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,063,291,646.47/2,041,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,923.51

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