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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058,342.80, 3,087,222.60 and 638,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058,342.80, 3,087,222.60 and 638,542.40 is: 957,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058,342.80 : 3,087,222.60 = 638,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058,342.80/3,087,222.60 = 638,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058,342.80x = 3,087,222.60 × 638,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058,342.80x = 1,971,322,528,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,322,528,338.24/2,058,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,723.14

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