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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,437.19, 3,557,143.90 and 574,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,437.19, 3,557,143.90 and 574,320.63 is: 861,478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,437.19 : 3,557,143.90 = 574,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,437.19/3,557,143.90 = 574,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,437.19x = 3,557,143.90 × 574,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,437.19x = 2,042,941,125,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,941,125,648.66/2,371,437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,478.07

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