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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,465, 3,112,222.62 and 578,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,465, 3,112,222.62 and 578,557 is: 867,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,465 : 3,112,222.62 = 578,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,465/3,112,222.62 = 578,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,465x = 3,112,222.62 × 578,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,465x = 1,800,598,182,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,598,182,359.34/2,074,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,981.95

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