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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231,919.76, 3,347,849.40 and 549,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231,919.76, 3,347,849.40 and 549,037.84 is: 823,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231,919.76 : 3,347,849.40 = 549,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231,919.76/3,347,849.40 = 549,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231,919.76x = 3,347,849.40 × 549,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231,919.76x = 1,838,096,003,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,096,003,221.30/2,231,919.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,549.32

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