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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,129.90, 3,348,972.45 and 970,862.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,129.90, 3,348,972.45 and 970,862.70 is: 1,456,632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,129.90 : 3,348,972.45 = 970,862.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,129.90/3,348,972.45 = 970,862.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,129.90x = 3,348,972.45 × 970,862.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,129.90x = 3,251,392,435,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,392,435,032.62/2,232,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,632.27

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