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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,365.40, 3,071,048.10 and 551,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,365.40, 3,071,048.10 and 551,457.40 is: 827,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,365.40 : 3,071,048.10 = 551,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,365.40/3,071,048.10 = 551,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,365.40x = 3,071,048.10 × 551,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,365.40x = 1,693,552,200,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,552,200,500.94/2,047,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,186.10

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