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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332,912.15, 3,498,843.08 and 837,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332,912.15, 3,498,843.08 and 837,004.15 is: 1,255,317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,912.15 : 3,498,843.08 = 837,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,912.15/3,498,843.08 = 837,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,912.15x = 3,498,843.08 × 837,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,912.15x = 2,928,546,173,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,546,173,973.76/2,332,912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,317.81

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