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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,336.34, 3,383,015.85 and 572,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,336.34, 3,383,015.85 and 572,440.38 is: 858,663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,336.34 : 3,383,015.85 = 572,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,336.34/3,383,015.85 = 572,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,336.34x = 3,383,015.85 × 572,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,336.34x = 1,936,574,878,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,574,878,720.02/2,255,336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,663.45

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