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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,117.50, 3,402,241.86 and 585,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,117.50, 3,402,241.86 and 585,221 is: 877,848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,117.50 : 3,402,241.86 = 585,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,117.50/3,402,241.86 = 585,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,117.50x = 3,402,241.86 × 585,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,117.50x = 1,991,063,383,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,063,383,551.06/2,268,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,848.43

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