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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,146.99, 3,556,729.61 and 574,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,146.99, 3,556,729.61 and 574,027.59 is: 861,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,146.99 : 3,556,729.61 = 574,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,146.99/3,556,729.61 = 574,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,146.99x = 3,556,729.61 × 574,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,146.99x = 2,041,660,938,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,660,938,930.14/2,371,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,043.60

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