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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,459.40, 3,586,230.30 and 970,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,459.40, 3,586,230.30 and 970,533.80 is: 1,456,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,459.40 : 3,586,230.30 = 970,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,459.40/3,586,230.30 = 970,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,459.40x = 3,586,230.30 × 970,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,459.40x = 3,480,557,720,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,557,720,734.14/2,389,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,629.78

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