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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,462.66, 3,473,530.23 and 718,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,462.66, 3,473,530.23 and 718,154.40 is: 1,077,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,462.66 : 3,473,530.23 = 718,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,462.66/3,473,530.23 = 718,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,462.66x = 3,473,530.23 × 718,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,462.66x = 2,494,531,018,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,531,018,207.51/2,315,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,335.89

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