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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078,942, 3,118,413.12 and 503,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078,942, 3,118,413.12 and 503,006 is: 754,509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078,942 : 3,118,413.12 = 503,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078,942/3,118,413.12 = 503,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078,942x = 3,118,413.12 × 503,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078,942x = 1,568,580,509,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,580,509,838.72/2,078,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,509.03

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