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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328,878, 3,493,317 and 645,981.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328,878, 3,493,317 and 645,981.50 is: 968,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328,878 : 3,493,317 = 645,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328,878/3,493,317 = 645,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328,878x = 3,493,317 × 645,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328,878x = 2,256,618,155,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,618,155,635.50/2,328,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,972.25

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