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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297,446.72, 3,170,423.92 and 1,438,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297,446.72, 3,170,423.92 and 1,438,480.60 is: 1,985,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297,446.72 : 3,170,423.92 = 1,438,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297,446.72/3,170,423.92 = 1,438,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297,446.72x = 3,170,423.92 × 1,438,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297,446.72x = 4,560,593,302,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,593,302,695.95/2,297,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985,070.32

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