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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,101.66, 3,556,661.75 and 573,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,101.66, 3,556,661.75 and 573,982.20 is: 860,975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,101.66 : 3,556,661.75 = 573,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,101.66/3,556,661.75 = 573,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,101.66x = 3,556,661.75 × 573,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,101.66x = 2,041,460,535,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,460,535,920.85/2,371,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,975.54

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