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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,087.40, 3,348,908.70 and 970,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,087.40, 3,348,908.70 and 970,820.20 is: 1,456,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,087.40 : 3,348,908.70 = 970,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,087.40/3,348,908.70 = 970,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,087.40x = 3,348,908.70 × 970,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,087.40x = 3,251,188,213,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,188,213,915.74/2,232,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,568.51

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