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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,996.80, 3,542,995.20 and 656,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,996.80, 3,542,995.20 and 656,136.80 is: 984,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,996.80 : 3,542,995.20 = 656,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,996.80/3,542,995.20 = 656,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,996.80x = 3,542,995.20 × 656,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,996.80x = 2,324,689,532,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,689,532,943.36/2,361,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,205.20

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