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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324,518.86, 3,486,813.38 and 885,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324,518.86, 3,486,813.38 and 885,281.96 is: 1,327,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324,518.86 : 3,486,813.38 = 885,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324,518.86/3,486,813.38 = 885,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324,518.86x = 3,486,813.38 × 885,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324,518.86x = 3,086,812,971,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,812,971,197.73/2,324,518.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,936.30

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