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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,468.20, 3,357,368.70 and 975,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,468.20, 3,357,368.70 and 975,423.40 is: 1,463,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,468.20 : 3,357,368.70 = 975,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,468.20/3,357,368.70 = 975,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,468.20x = 3,357,368.70 × 975,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,468.20x = 3,274,855,992,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,855,992,407.58/2,237,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,643.59

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