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