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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,814.40, 3,349,999.20 and 971,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,814.40, 3,349,999.20 and 971,547.20 is: 1,457,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,814.40 : 3,349,999.20 = 971,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,814.40/3,349,999.20 = 971,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,814.40x = 3,349,999.20 × 971,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,814.40x = 3,254,682,342,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,682,342,762.24/2,232,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,659.15

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