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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,862.88, 3,499,294.31 and 559,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,862.88, 3,499,294.31 and 559,934.88 is: 839,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,862.88 : 3,499,294.31 = 559,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,862.88/3,499,294.31 = 559,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,862.88x = 3,499,294.31 × 559,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,862.88x = 1,959,376,939,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,376,939,554.53/2,332,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,902.32

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