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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331,543.52, 3,497,786.74 and 983,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331,543.52, 3,497,786.74 and 983,709.40 is: 1,475,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331,543.52 : 3,497,786.74 = 983,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331,543.52/3,497,786.74 = 983,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331,543.52x = 3,497,786.74 × 983,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331,543.52x = 3,440,805,695,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,805,695,333.36/2,331,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,763.02

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