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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392,755.69, 3,589,133.55 and 972,479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392,755.69, 3,589,133.55 and 972,479.01 is: 1,458,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392,755.69 : 3,589,133.55 = 972,479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392,755.69/3,589,133.55 = 972,479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392,755.69x = 3,589,133.55 × 972,479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392,755.69x = 3,490,357,041,461.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,357,041,461.79/2,392,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,718.52

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