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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,430.56, 3,772,231.50 and 717,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,430.56, 3,772,231.50 and 717,338.64 is: 1,076,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,430.56 : 3,772,231.50 = 717,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,430.56/3,772,231.50 = 717,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,430.56x = 3,772,231.50 × 717,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,430.56x = 2,705,967,413,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,967,413,975.16/2,514,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,175.04

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