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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,131.40, 3,348,974.70 and 970,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,131.40, 3,348,974.70 and 970,864.20 is: 1,456,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,131.40 : 3,348,974.70 = 970,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,131.40/3,348,974.70 = 970,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,131.40x = 3,348,974.70 × 970,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,131.40x = 3,251,399,642,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,399,642,935.74/2,232,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,634.52

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