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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,543.30, 3,498,814.95 and 986,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,543.30, 3,498,814.95 and 986,226.10 is: 1,479,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,543.30 : 3,498,814.95 = 986,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,543.30/3,498,814.95 = 986,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,543.30x = 3,498,814.95 × 986,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,543.30x = 3,450,622,622,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,622,622,760.20/2,332,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,339.15

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