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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321,932.80, 3,483,530.40 and 973,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321,932.80, 3,483,530.40 and 973,387.20 is: 1,460,345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321,932.80 : 3,483,530.40 = 973,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321,932.80/3,483,530.40 = 973,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321,932.80x = 3,483,530.40 × 973,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321,932.80x = 3,390,823,902,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,823,902,170.88/2,321,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,345.41

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