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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286,373.49, 3,429,561.72 and 580,644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286,373.49, 3,429,561.72 and 580,644.71 is: 870,967.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286,373.49 : 3,429,561.72 = 580,644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286,373.49/3,429,561.72 = 580,644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286,373.49x = 3,429,561.72 × 580,644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286,373.49x = 1,991,356,870,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,356,870,336.50/2,286,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,967.44

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