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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045,178.75, 3,067,762.98 and 605,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045,178.75, 3,067,762.98 and 605,974.20 is: 908,959.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045,178.75 : 3,067,762.98 = 605,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045,178.75/3,067,762.98 = 605,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045,178.75x = 3,067,762.98 × 605,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045,178.75x = 1,858,985,202,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,985,202,256.30/2,045,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,959.77

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