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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,861.50, 3,499,292.25 and 559,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,861.50, 3,499,292.25 and 559,933.50 is: 839,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,861.50 : 3,499,292.25 = 559,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,861.50/3,499,292.25 = 559,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,861.50x = 3,499,292.25 × 559,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,861.50x = 1,959,370,957,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,370,957,065.38/2,332,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,900.25

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