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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,469, 3,112,228.62 and 578,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,469, 3,112,228.62 and 578,561 is: 867,987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,469 : 3,112,228.62 = 578,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,469/3,112,228.62 = 578,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,469x = 3,112,228.62 × 578,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,469x = 1,800,614,102,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,614,102,615.82/2,074,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,987.95

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