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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,158.86, 3,472,869.51 and 717,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,158.86, 3,472,869.51 and 717,949.02 is: 1,076,964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,158.86 : 3,472,869.51 = 717,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,158.86/3,472,869.51 = 717,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,158.86x = 3,472,869.51 × 717,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,158.86x = 2,493,343,245,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,343,245,576.81/2,315,158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,964.22

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