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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,131.50, 3,558,565.89 and 796,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,131.50, 3,558,565.89 and 796,564.14 is: 1,194,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,131.50 : 3,558,565.89 = 796,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,131.50/3,558,565.89 = 796,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,131.50x = 3,558,565.89 × 796,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,131.50x = 2,834,625,977,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,625,977,801.18/2,372,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,970.00

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