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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432,223, 3,648,334.68 and 659,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432,223, 3,648,334.68 and 659,295 is: 988,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432,223 : 3,648,334.68 = 659,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432,223/3,648,334.68 = 659,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432,223x = 3,648,334.68 × 659,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432,223x = 2,405,328,812,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,328,812,850.60/2,432,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,942.55

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