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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,564.16, 3,498,846.23 and 986,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,564.16, 3,498,846.23 and 986,246.96 is: 1,479,370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,564.16 : 3,498,846.23 = 986,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,564.16/3,498,846.23 = 986,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,564.16x = 3,498,846.23 × 986,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,564.16x = 3,450,726,442,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,726,442,816.35/2,332,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,370.43

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