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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320,246.60, 3,477,605.10 and 972,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320,246.60, 3,477,605.10 and 972,406.60 is: 1,457,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320,246.60 : 3,477,605.10 = 972,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320,246.60/3,477,605.10 = 972,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320,246.60x = 3,477,605.10 × 972,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320,246.60x = 3,381,646,151,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,646,151,433.66/2,320,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,451.18

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