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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046,477.72, 3,071,845.62 and 1,507,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046,477.72, 3,071,845.62 and 1,507,342.70 is: 2,262,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046,477.72 : 3,071,845.62 = 1,507,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046,477.72/3,071,845.62 = 1,507,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046,477.72x = 3,071,845.62 × 1,507,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046,477.72x = 4,630,324,070,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,324,070,833.97/2,046,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262,582.20

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