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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,253, 3,111,904.38 and 578,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,253, 3,111,904.38 and 578,345 is: 867,663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,253 : 3,111,904.38 = 578,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,253/3,111,904.38 = 578,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,253x = 3,111,904.38 × 578,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,253x = 1,799,754,338,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,754,338,651.10/2,074,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,663.85

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