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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,457.40, 3,586,227.30 and 970,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,457.40, 3,586,227.30 and 970,531.80 is: 1,456,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,457.40 : 3,586,227.30 = 970,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,457.40/3,586,227.30 = 970,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,457.40x = 3,586,227.30 × 970,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,457.40x = 3,480,547,636,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,547,636,678.14/2,389,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,626.78

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