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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338,338.96, 3,507,738.84 and 971,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338,338.96, 3,507,738.84 and 971,830.80 is: 1,457,841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338,338.96 : 3,507,738.84 = 971,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338,338.96/3,507,738.84 = 971,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338,338.96x = 3,507,738.84 × 971,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338,338.96x = 3,408,928,643,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,928,643,068.27/2,338,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,841.96

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