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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432,228, 3,648,342.18 and 659,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432,228, 3,648,342.18 and 659,300 is: 988,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432,228 : 3,648,342.18 = 659,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432,228/3,648,342.18 = 659,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432,228x = 3,648,342.18 × 659,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432,228x = 2,405,351,999,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,351,999,274/2,432,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,950.05

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