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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,546.16, 3,498,819.23 and 986,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,546.16, 3,498,819.23 and 986,228.96 is: 1,479,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,546.16 : 3,498,819.23 = 986,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,546.16/3,498,819.23 = 986,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,546.16x = 3,498,819.23 × 986,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,546.16x = 3,450,636,835,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,636,835,402.38/2,332,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,343.43

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