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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325,271.86, 3,487,973.40 and 642,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325,271.86, 3,487,973.40 and 642,375.36 is: 963,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325,271.86 : 3,487,973.40 = 642,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325,271.86/3,487,973.40 = 642,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325,271.86x = 3,487,973.40 × 642,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325,271.86x = 2,240,588,168,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,588,168,495.42/2,325,271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,581.17

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