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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119,147.82, 3,178,380.72 and 581,784.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119,147.82, 3,178,380.72 and 581,784.56 is: 872,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119,147.82 : 3,178,380.72 = 581,784.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119,147.82/3,178,380.72 = 581,784.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119,147.82x = 3,178,380.72 × 581,784.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119,147.82x = 1,849,132,828,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,132,828,697.68/2,119,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,583.22

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