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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392,063.80, 3,588,009.30 and 972,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392,063.80, 3,588,009.30 and 972,079.80 is: 1,458,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392,063.80 : 3,588,009.30 = 972,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392,063.80/3,588,009.30 = 972,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392,063.80x = 3,588,009.30 × 972,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392,063.80x = 3,487,831,362,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,831,362,742.14/2,392,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,084.59

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