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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,565.20, 3,498,847.80 and 836,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,565.20, 3,498,847.80 and 836,462.80 is: 1,254,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,565.20 : 3,498,847.80 = 836,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,565.20/3,498,847.80 = 836,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,565.20x = 3,498,847.80 × 836,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,565.20x = 2,926,656,027,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,656,027,561.84/2,332,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,694.20

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