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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221,254.27, 3,331,881.40 and 538,357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221,254.27, 3,331,881.40 and 538,357.77 is: 807,536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221,254.27 : 3,331,881.40 = 538,357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221,254.27/3,331,881.40 = 538,357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221,254.27x = 3,331,881.40 × 538,357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221,254.27x = 1,793,744,240,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,744,240,408.48/2,221,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,536.65

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