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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392,768.72, 3,589,153.08 and 972,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392,768.72, 3,589,153.08 and 972,492.04 is: 1,458,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392,768.72 : 3,589,153.08 = 972,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392,768.72/3,589,153.08 = 972,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392,768.72x = 3,589,153.08 × 972,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392,768.72x = 3,490,422,800,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,422,800,641.48/2,392,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,738.06

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