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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304,818.40, 3,457,227.60 and 974,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304,818.40, 3,457,227.60 and 974,949.60 is: 1,462,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304,818.40 : 3,457,227.60 = 974,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304,818.40/3,457,227.60 = 974,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304,818.40x = 3,457,227.60 × 974,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304,818.40x = 3,370,622,665,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,622,665,728.96/2,304,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,424.40

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