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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331,552.87, 3,497,800.77 and 983,718.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331,552.87, 3,497,800.77 and 983,718.81 is: 1,475,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331,552.87 : 3,497,800.77 = 983,718.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331,552.87/3,497,800.77 = 983,718.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331,552.87x = 3,497,800.77 × 983,718.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331,552.87x = 3,440,852,411,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,852,411,081.48/2,331,552.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,777.13

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