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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321,962.32, 3,482,820.48 and 724,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321,962.32, 3,482,820.48 and 724,342.32 is: 1,086,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321,962.32 : 3,482,820.48 = 724,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321,962.32/3,482,820.48 = 724,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321,962.32x = 3,482,820.48 × 724,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321,962.32x = 2,522,754,266,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,754,266,626.71/2,321,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,475.11

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