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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315,997.45, 3,473,970.88 and 949,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315,997.45, 3,473,970.88 and 949,466.23 is: 1,424,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315,997.45 : 3,473,970.88 = 949,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315,997.45/3,473,970.88 = 949,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315,997.45x = 3,473,970.88 × 949,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315,997.45x = 3,298,418,034,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,418,034,563.38/2,315,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,188.98

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