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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,413.40, 3,349,397.70 and 971,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,413.40, 3,349,397.70 and 971,146.20 is: 1,457,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,413.40 : 3,349,397.70 = 971,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,413.40/3,349,397.70 = 971,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,413.40x = 3,349,397.70 × 971,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,413.40x = 3,252,754,848,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,754,848,643.74/2,232,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,057.57

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