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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,480.37, 3,557,228.94 and 574,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,480.37, 3,557,228.94 and 574,365.05 is: 861,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,480.37 : 3,557,228.94 = 574,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,480.37/3,557,228.94 = 574,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,480.37x = 3,557,228.94 × 574,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,480.37x = 2,043,147,960,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,147,960,198.40/2,371,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,549.60

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