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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,231.40, 3,046,847.10 and 514,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,231.40, 3,046,847.10 and 514,911.40 is: 772,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,231.40 : 3,046,847.10 = 514,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,231.40/3,046,847.10 = 514,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,231.40x = 3,046,847.10 × 514,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,231.40x = 1,568,856,305,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,856,305,846.94/2,031,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,367.10

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