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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,460.88, 3,071,375.64 and 551,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,460.88, 3,071,375.64 and 551,519.76 is: 827,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,460.88 : 3,071,375.64 = 551,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,460.88/3,071,375.64 = 551,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,460.88x = 3,071,375.64 × 551,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,460.88x = 1,693,924,355,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,924,355,842.65/2,047,460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,329.29

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