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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235,342.60, 3,351,133.08 and 972,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235,342.60, 3,351,133.08 and 972,218.88 is: 1,457,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235,342.60 : 3,351,133.08 = 972,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235,342.60/3,351,133.08 = 972,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235,342.60x = 3,351,133.08 × 972,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235,342.60x = 3,258,034,849,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,034,849,768.55/2,235,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,510.29

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