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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051,519.40, 3,077,279.10 and 555,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051,519.40, 3,077,279.10 and 555,611.40 is: 833,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051,519.40 : 3,077,279.10 = 555,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051,519.40/3,077,279.10 = 555,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051,519.40x = 3,077,279.10 × 555,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051,519.40x = 1,709,771,348,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,771,348,941.74/2,051,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,417.10

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