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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080,021, 3,120,031.50 and 504,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080,021, 3,120,031.50 and 504,085 is: 756,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080,021 : 3,120,031.50 = 504,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080,021/3,120,031.50 = 504,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080,021x = 3,120,031.50 × 504,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080,021x = 1,572,761,078,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,761,078,677.50/2,080,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,127.50

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