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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046,865.42, 3,071,005.80 and 699,975.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046,865.42, 3,071,005.80 and 699,975.82 is: 1,050,205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046,865.42 : 3,071,005.80 = 699,975.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046,865.42/3,071,005.80 = 699,975.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046,865.42x = 3,071,005.80 × 699,975.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046,865.42x = 2,149,629,803,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,629,803,079.76/2,046,865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,205.74

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