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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,000.14, 3,558,000.23 and 574,883.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,000.14, 3,558,000.23 and 574,883.61 is: 862,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,000.14 : 3,558,000.23 = 574,883.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,000.14/3,558,000.23 = 574,883.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,000.14x = 3,558,000.23 × 574,883.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,000.14x = 2,045,436,022,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,436,022,555.88/2,372,000.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,325.42

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