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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,564.80, 3,498,847.20 and 986,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,564.80, 3,498,847.20 and 986,247.60 is: 1,479,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,564.80 : 3,498,847.20 = 986,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,564.80/3,498,847.20 = 986,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,564.80x = 3,498,847.20 × 986,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,564.80x = 3,450,729,653,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,729,653,766.72/2,332,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,371.40

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