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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,543.88, 3,357,815.82 and 555,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,543.88, 3,357,815.82 and 555,647.38 is: 833,471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,543.88 : 3,357,815.82 = 555,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,543.88/3,357,815.82 = 555,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,543.88x = 3,357,815.82 × 555,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,543.88x = 1,865,761,552,427.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,761,552,427.33/2,238,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,471.07

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