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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,440.63, 3,558,659.78 and 575,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,440.63, 3,558,659.78 and 575,323.80 is: 862,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,440.63 : 3,558,659.78 = 575,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,440.63/3,558,659.78 = 575,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,440.63x = 3,558,659.78 × 575,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,440.63x = 2,047,381,667,536.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,381,667,536.76/2,372,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,985.42

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