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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,872.43, 3,047,802.56 and 515,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,872.43, 3,047,802.56 and 515,552.43 is: 773,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,872.43 : 3,047,802.56 = 515,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,872.43/3,047,802.56 = 515,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,872.43x = 3,047,802.56 × 515,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,872.43x = 1,571,302,002,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,302,002,018.09/2,031,872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,327.10

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