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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387,581.92, 3,581,761.68 and 704,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387,581.92, 3,581,761.68 and 704,855.52 is: 1,057,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387,581.92 : 3,581,761.68 = 704,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387,581.92/3,581,761.68 = 704,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387,581.92x = 3,581,761.68 × 704,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387,581.92x = 2,524,624,491,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,624,491,472.47/2,387,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,398.06

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