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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,177.95, 3,472,898.15 and 717,968.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,177.95, 3,472,898.15 and 717,968.11 is: 1,076,992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,177.95 : 3,472,898.15 = 717,968.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,177.95/3,472,898.15 = 717,968.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,177.95x = 3,472,898.15 × 717,968.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,177.95x = 2,493,430,117,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,430,117,388.16/2,315,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,992.86

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