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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233,157.91, 3,349,738.70 and 550,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233,157.91, 3,349,738.70 and 550,261.59 is: 825,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233,157.91 : 3,349,738.70 = 550,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233,157.91/3,349,738.70 = 550,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233,157.91x = 3,349,738.70 × 550,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233,157.91x = 1,843,232,523,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,232,523,646.53/2,233,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,392.83

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