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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363,971, 3,545,956.50 and 591,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363,971, 3,545,956.50 and 591,043 is: 886,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363,971 : 3,545,956.50 = 591,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363,971/3,545,956.50 = 591,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363,971x = 3,545,956.50 × 591,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363,971x = 2,095,812,767,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,812,767,629.50/2,363,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,564.50

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