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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041,643.14, 3,062,231.43 and 545,851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041,643.14, 3,062,231.43 and 545,851.78 is: 818,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041,643.14 : 3,062,231.43 = 545,851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041,643.14/3,062,231.43 = 545,851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041,643.14x = 3,062,231.43 × 545,851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041,643.14x = 1,671,524,476,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,524,476,837.45/2,041,643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,715.30

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