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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,675.52, 3,557,448.70 and 665,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,675.52, 3,557,448.70 and 665,832.96 is: 998,731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,675.52 : 3,557,448.70 = 665,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,675.52/3,557,448.70 = 665,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,675.52x = 3,557,448.70 × 665,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,675.52x = 2,368,666,597,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,666,597,969.15/2,371,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,731.31

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