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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,575.37, 3,558,850.09 and 575,455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,575.37, 3,558,850.09 and 575,455.37 is: 863,179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,575.37 : 3,558,850.09 = 575,455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,575.37/3,558,850.09 = 575,455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,575.37x = 3,558,850.09 × 575,455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,575.37x = 2,047,959,376,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,959,376,082.59/2,372,575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,179.90

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