Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330,184.96, 3,495,402 and 732,872.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,330,184.96, 3,495,402 and 732,872.61 is: 1,099,348.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,330,184.96 : 3,495,402 = 732,872.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,330,184.96/3,495,402 = 732,872.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,330,184.96x = 3,495,402 × 732,872.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,330,184.96x = 2,561,684,386,739.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,561,684,386,739.22/2,330,184.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,348.09
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