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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342,342.45, 3,513,571.99 and 659,434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342,342.45, 3,513,571.99 and 659,434.61 is: 989,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342,342.45 : 3,513,571.99 = 659,434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342,342.45/3,513,571.99 = 659,434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342,342.45x = 3,513,571.99 × 659,434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342,342.45x = 2,316,970,974,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,970,974,932.57/2,342,342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,168.33

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