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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,708.87, 3,537,935.64 and 991,383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,708.87, 3,537,935.64 and 991,383.81 is: 1,487,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,708.87 : 3,537,935.64 = 991,383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,708.87/3,537,935.64 = 991,383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,708.87x = 3,537,935.64 × 991,383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,708.87x = 3,507,452,114,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,452,114,317.99/2,357,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,652.77

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