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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335,274.46, 3,503,059.38 and 987,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335,274.46, 3,503,059.38 and 987,259.59 is: 1,480,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335,274.46 : 3,503,059.38 = 987,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335,274.46/3,503,059.38 = 987,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335,274.46x = 3,503,059.38 × 987,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335,274.46x = 3,458,428,967,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,428,967,244.45/2,335,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,951.82

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