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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031,877.24, 3,047,809.78 and 515,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031,877.24, 3,047,809.78 and 515,557.24 is: 773,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,877.24 : 3,047,809.78 = 515,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,877.24/3,047,809.78 = 515,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,877.24x = 3,047,809.78 × 515,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,877.24x = 1,571,320,391,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,320,391,246.73/2,031,877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,334.31

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