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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,856.92, 3,071,435.40 and 551,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,856.92, 3,071,435.40 and 551,599 is: 827,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,856.92 : 3,071,435.40 = 551,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,856.92/3,071,435.40 = 551,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,856.92x = 3,071,435.40 × 551,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,856.92x = 1,694,200,695,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,200,695,204.60/2,047,856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,304.23

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