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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341,840, 3,512,768.64 and 568,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341,840, 3,512,768.64 and 568,912 is: 853,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341,840 : 3,512,768.64 = 568,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341,840/3,512,768.64 = 568,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341,840x = 3,512,768.64 × 568,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341,840x = 1,998,456,232,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,456,232,519.68/2,341,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,370.10

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