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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304,812.40, 3,457,218.60 and 974,943.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304,812.40, 3,457,218.60 and 974,943.60 is: 1,462,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304,812.40 : 3,457,218.60 = 974,943.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304,812.40/3,457,218.60 = 974,943.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304,812.40x = 3,457,218.60 × 974,943.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304,812.40x = 3,370,593,147,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,593,147,870.96/2,304,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,415.40

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