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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,837, 3,348,353.52 and 865,890.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,837, 3,348,353.52 and 865,890.93 is: 1,298,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,837 : 3,348,353.52 = 865,890.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,837/3,348,353.52 = 865,890.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,837x = 3,348,353.52 × 865,890.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,837x = 2,899,308,943,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,308,943,401.57/2,232,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,486.61

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