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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304,872.40, 3,457,308.60 and 975,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304,872.40, 3,457,308.60 and 975,003.60 is: 1,462,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304,872.40 : 3,457,308.60 = 975,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304,872.40/3,457,308.60 = 975,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304,872.40x = 3,457,308.60 × 975,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304,872.40x = 3,370,888,331,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,888,331,310.96/2,304,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,505.40

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