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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086,253.42, 3,129,224.61 and 666,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086,253.42, 3,129,224.61 and 666,459.50 is: 999,639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086,253.42 : 3,129,224.61 = 666,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086,253.42/3,129,224.61 = 666,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086,253.42x = 3,129,224.61 × 666,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086,253.42x = 2,085,501,468,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,501,468,968.30/2,086,253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,639.57

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