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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316,668.60, 3,472,238.10 and 968,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316,668.60, 3,472,238.10 and 968,828.60 is: 1,452,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316,668.60 : 3,472,238.10 = 968,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316,668.60/3,472,238.10 = 968,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316,668.60x = 3,472,238.10 × 968,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316,668.60x = 3,364,003,577,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,003,577,289.66/2,316,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,086.66

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