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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235,436.35, 3,351,273.71 and 972,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235,436.35, 3,351,273.71 and 972,312.63 is: 1,457,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235,436.35 : 3,351,273.71 = 972,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235,436.35/3,351,273.71 = 972,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235,436.35x = 3,351,273.71 × 972,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235,436.35x = 3,258,485,749,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,485,749,958.39/2,235,436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,650.87

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