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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235,438.85, 3,351,277.45 and 972,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235,438.85, 3,351,277.45 and 972,315.13 is: 1,457,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235,438.85 : 3,351,277.45 = 972,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235,438.85/3,351,277.45 = 972,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235,438.85x = 3,351,277.45 × 972,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235,438.85x = 3,258,497,769,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,497,769,462.82/2,235,438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,654.62

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