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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,359.40, 3,071,039.10 and 551,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,359.40, 3,071,039.10 and 551,451.40 is: 827,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,359.40 : 3,071,039.10 = 551,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,359.40/3,071,039.10 = 551,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,359.40x = 3,071,039.10 × 551,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,359.40x = 1,693,528,811,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,528,811,149.74/2,047,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,177.10

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