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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,048.60, 3,087,072.90 and 638,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,048.60, 3,087,072.90 and 638,248.20 is: 957,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,048.60 : 3,087,072.90 = 638,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,048.60/3,087,072.90 = 638,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,048.60x = 3,087,072.90 × 638,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,048.60x = 1,970,318,721,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,318,721,693.78/2,058,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,372.30

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