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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331,016.34, 3,496,999.16 and 983,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331,016.34, 3,496,999.16 and 983,183.96 is: 1,474,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331,016.34 : 3,496,999.16 = 983,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331,016.34/3,496,999.16 = 983,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331,016.34x = 3,496,999.16 × 983,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331,016.34x = 3,438,193,482,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,193,482,245.47/2,331,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,976.14

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