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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037,331.60, 3,055,997.40 and 617,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037,331.60, 3,055,997.40 and 617,458.30 is: 926,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037,331.60 : 3,055,997.40 = 617,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037,331.60/3,055,997.40 = 617,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037,331.60x = 3,055,997.40 × 617,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037,331.60x = 1,886,950,959,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,950,959,408.42/2,037,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,187.45

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