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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254,942.51, 3,382,053.72 and 657,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254,942.51, 3,382,053.72 and 657,131.86 is: 985,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254,942.51 : 3,382,053.72 = 657,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254,942.51/3,382,053.72 = 657,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254,942.51x = 3,382,053.72 × 657,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254,942.51x = 2,222,455,234,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,455,234,382.79/2,254,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,592.86

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