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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057,921.40, 3,086,998.74 and 638,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057,921.40, 3,086,998.74 and 638,179.32 is: 957,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057,921.40 : 3,086,998.74 = 638,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057,921.40/3,086,998.74 = 638,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057,921.40x = 3,086,998.74 × 638,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057,921.40x = 1,970,058,756,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,058,756,734.06/2,057,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,305.15

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