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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337,015.50, 3,505,977.74 and 897,593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337,015.50, 3,505,977.74 and 897,593.61 is: 1,346,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337,015.50 : 3,505,977.74 = 897,593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337,015.50/3,505,977.74 = 897,593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337,015.50x = 3,505,977.74 × 897,593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337,015.50x = 3,146,943,211,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,943,211,738.27/2,337,015.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,564.97

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