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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,709.40, 3,557,499.60 and 665,866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,709.40, 3,557,499.60 and 665,866.92 is: 998,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,709.40 : 3,557,499.60 = 665,866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,709.40/3,557,499.60 = 665,866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,709.40x = 3,557,499.60 × 665,866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,709.40x = 2,368,821,301,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,821,301,553.23/2,371,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,782.27

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