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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231,657.73, 3,347,801.91 and 714,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231,657.73, 3,347,801.91 and 714,985.92 is: 1,072,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231,657.73 : 3,347,801.91 = 714,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231,657.73/3,347,801.91 = 714,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231,657.73x = 3,347,801.91 × 714,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231,657.73x = 2,393,631,228,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,631,228,599.11/2,231,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,579.90

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