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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302,143.21, 3,453,569.52 and 785,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302,143.21, 3,453,569.52 and 785,472.60 is: 1,178,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302,143.21 : 3,453,569.52 = 785,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302,143.21/3,453,569.52 = 785,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302,143.21x = 3,453,569.52 × 785,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302,143.21x = 2,712,684,230,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,684,230,155.15/2,302,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,329.92

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