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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417,615.87, 3,625,175.66 and 711,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417,615.87, 3,625,175.66 and 711,537.50 is: 1,066,938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417,615.87 : 3,625,175.66 = 711,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417,615.87/3,625,175.66 = 711,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417,615.87x = 3,625,175.66 × 711,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417,615.87x = 2,579,448,426,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,448,426,177.25/2,417,615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,938.91

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