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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323,579.77, 3,486,733.79 and 975,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323,579.77, 3,486,733.79 and 975,638.70 is: 1,464,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323,579.77 : 3,486,733.79 = 975,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323,579.77/3,486,733.79 = 975,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323,579.77x = 3,486,733.79 × 975,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323,579.77x = 3,401,792,417,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,792,417,243.48/2,323,579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,030.83

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