Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331,864.08, 3,498,812.64 and 816,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,331,864.08, 3,498,812.64 and 816,634 is: 1,225,306.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,331,864.08 : 3,498,812.64 = 816,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,331,864.08/3,498,812.64 = 816,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,331,864.08x = 3,498,812.64 × 816,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,331,864.08x = 2,857,249,361,453.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,857,249,361,453.76/2,331,864.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225,306.99
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