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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358,883.62, 3,538,329.06 and 717,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358,883.62, 3,538,329.06 and 717,575.40 is: 1,076,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358,883.62 : 3,538,329.06 = 717,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358,883.62/3,538,329.06 = 717,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358,883.62x = 3,538,329.06 × 717,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358,883.62x = 2,539,017,890,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,017,890,561.12/2,358,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,364.20

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