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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301,912, 3,454,267.68 and 972,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301,912, 3,454,267.68 and 972,216 is: 1,458,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301,912 : 3,454,267.68 = 972,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301,912/3,454,267.68 = 972,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301,912x = 3,454,267.68 × 972,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301,912x = 3,358,294,306,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,294,306,778.88/2,301,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,915.16

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