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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304,809.40, 3,457,214.10 and 974,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304,809.40, 3,457,214.10 and 974,940.60 is: 1,462,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304,809.40 : 3,457,214.10 = 974,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304,809.40/3,457,214.10 = 974,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304,809.40x = 3,457,214.10 × 974,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304,809.40x = 3,370,578,388,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,578,388,982.46/2,304,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,410.90

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