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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,169.40, 3,472,885.31 and 717,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,169.40, 3,472,885.31 and 717,959.56 is: 1,076,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,169.40 : 3,472,885.31 = 717,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,169.40/3,472,885.31 = 717,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,169.40x = 3,472,885.31 × 717,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,169.40x = 2,493,391,188,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,391,188,143.84/2,315,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,980.02

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