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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330,321.79, 3,496,841.33 and 982,401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330,321.79, 3,496,841.33 and 982,401.87 is: 1,474,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330,321.79 : 3,496,841.33 = 982,401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330,321.79/3,496,841.33 = 982,401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330,321.79x = 3,496,841.33 × 982,401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330,321.79x = 3,435,303,456,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,303,456,773.28/2,330,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,175.57

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