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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333,637.23, 3,499,646.22 and 817,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333,637.23, 3,499,646.22 and 817,286.72 is: 1,225,646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333,637.23 : 3,499,646.22 = 817,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333,637.23/3,499,646.22 = 817,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333,637.23x = 3,499,646.22 × 817,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333,637.23x = 2,860,214,362,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,214,362,805.97/2,333,637.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,646.53

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