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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,492.20, 3,357,404.70 and 975,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,492.20, 3,357,404.70 and 975,447.40 is: 1,463,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,492.20 : 3,357,404.70 = 975,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,492.20/3,357,404.70 = 975,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,492.20x = 3,357,404.70 × 975,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,492.20x = 3,274,971,685,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,971,685,362.78/2,237,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,679.60

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