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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,897.80, 3,356,846.70 and 555,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,897.80, 3,356,846.70 and 555,001.30 is: 832,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,897.80 : 3,356,846.70 = 555,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,897.80/3,356,846.70 = 555,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,897.80x = 3,356,846.70 × 555,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,897.80x = 1,863,054,282,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,054,282,400.71/2,237,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,501.95

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