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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042,145.16, 3,063,550.50 and 602,974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042,145.16, 3,063,550.50 and 602,974.05 is: 904,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042,145.16 : 3,063,550.50 = 602,974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042,145.16/3,063,550.50 = 602,974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042,145.16x = 3,063,550.50 × 602,974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042,145.16x = 1,847,241,452,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,241,452,364.53/2,042,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,559.33

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