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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344,517.70, 3,516,670.89 and 977,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344,517.70, 3,516,670.89 and 977,728.56 is: 1,466,548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344,517.70 : 3,516,670.89 = 977,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344,517.70/3,516,670.89 = 977,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344,517.70x = 3,516,670.89 × 977,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344,517.70x = 3,438,349,565,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,349,565,273.62/2,344,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,548.78

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