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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059,321.80, 3,088,982.70 and 639,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059,321.80, 3,088,982.70 and 639,521.40 is: 959,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059,321.80 : 3,088,982.70 = 639,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059,321.80/3,088,982.70 = 639,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059,321.80x = 3,088,982.70 × 639,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059,321.80x = 1,975,470,540,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,470,540,879.78/2,059,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,282.10

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