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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231,652.50, 3,347,794.02 and 714,980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231,652.50, 3,347,794.02 and 714,980.66 is: 1,072,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231,652.50 : 3,347,794.02 = 714,980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231,652.50/3,347,794.02 = 714,980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231,652.50x = 3,347,794.02 × 714,980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231,652.50x = 2,393,607,961,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,607,961,224.68/2,231,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,571.99

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