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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321,854.92, 3,482,120.70 and 901,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321,854.92, 3,482,120.70 and 901,607.40 is: 1,352,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321,854.92 : 3,482,120.70 = 901,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321,854.92/3,482,120.70 = 901,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321,854.92x = 3,482,120.70 × 901,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321,854.92x = 3,139,505,790,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,505,790,813.18/2,321,854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,154.16

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