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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,542.30, 3,498,813.45 and 986,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,542.30, 3,498,813.45 and 986,225.10 is: 1,479,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,542.30 : 3,498,813.45 = 986,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,542.30/3,498,813.45 = 986,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,542.30x = 3,498,813.45 × 986,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,542.30x = 3,450,617,644,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,617,644,607.60/2,332,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,337.65

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