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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394,334.14, 3,588,382.29 and 972,728.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394,334.14, 3,588,382.29 and 972,728.25 is: 1,457,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394,334.14 : 3,588,382.29 = 972,728.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394,334.14/3,588,382.29 = 972,728.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394,334.14x = 3,588,382.29 × 972,728.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394,334.14x = 3,490,520,825,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,520,825,282.69/2,394,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,825.27

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