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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078,948, 3,118,422.12 and 503,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078,948, 3,118,422.12 and 503,012 is: 754,518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078,948 : 3,118,422.12 = 503,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078,948/3,118,422.12 = 503,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078,948x = 3,118,422.12 × 503,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078,948x = 1,568,603,747,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,603,747,425.44/2,078,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,518.03

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