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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,362.40, 3,071,043.60 and 551,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,362.40, 3,071,043.60 and 551,454.40 is: 827,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,362.40 : 3,071,043.60 = 551,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,362.40/3,071,043.60 = 551,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,362.40x = 3,071,043.60 × 551,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,362.40x = 1,693,540,505,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,540,505,811.84/2,047,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,181.60

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