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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,859, 3,499,288.50 and 559,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,859, 3,499,288.50 and 559,931 is: 839,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,859 : 3,499,288.50 = 559,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,859/3,499,288.50 = 559,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,859x = 3,499,288.50 × 559,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,859x = 1,959,360,109,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,360,109,093.50/2,332,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,896.50

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