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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331,548.37, 3,497,794.02 and 983,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331,548.37, 3,497,794.02 and 983,714.31 is: 1,475,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331,548.37 : 3,497,794.02 = 983,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331,548.37/3,497,794.02 = 983,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331,548.37x = 3,497,794.02 × 983,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331,548.37x = 3,440,830,030,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,830,030,906.43/2,331,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,770.38

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