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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349,087, 3,523,630.50 and 576,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349,087, 3,523,630.50 and 576,159 is: 864,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349,087 : 3,523,630.50 = 576,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349,087/3,523,630.50 = 576,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349,087x = 3,523,630.50 × 576,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349,087x = 2,030,171,425,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,171,425,249.50/2,349,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,238.50

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