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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,041, 3,070,561.50 and 717,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,041, 3,070,561.50 and 717,345 is: 1,076,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,041 : 3,070,561.50 = 717,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,041/3,070,561.50 = 717,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,041x = 3,070,561.50 × 717,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,041x = 2,202,651,939,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,651,939,217.50/2,047,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,017.50

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