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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014,243.56, 3,021,465.75 and 575,140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014,243.56, 3,021,465.75 and 575,140.47 is: 862,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014,243.56 : 3,021,465.75 = 575,140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014,243.56/3,021,465.75 = 575,140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014,243.56x = 3,021,465.75 × 575,140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014,243.56x = 1,737,767,231,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,767,231,543.90/2,014,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,739.38

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