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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324,501.21, 3,486,786.89 and 885,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324,501.21, 3,486,786.89 and 885,264.30 is: 1,327,909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324,501.21 : 3,486,786.89 = 885,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324,501.21/3,486,786.89 = 885,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324,501.21x = 3,486,786.89 × 885,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324,501.21x = 3,086,727,955,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,727,955,425.03/2,324,501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,909.81

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