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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221,257.80, 3,331,886.70 and 538,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221,257.80, 3,331,886.70 and 538,361.30 is: 807,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221,257.80 : 3,331,886.70 = 538,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221,257.80/3,331,886.70 = 538,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221,257.80x = 3,331,886.70 × 538,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221,257.80x = 1,793,758,838,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,758,838,605.28/2,221,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,541.94

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