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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394,464.39, 3,588,577.67 and 972,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394,464.39, 3,588,577.67 and 972,858.50 is: 1,458,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394,464.39 : 3,588,577.67 = 972,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394,464.39/3,588,577.67 = 972,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394,464.39x = 3,588,577.67 × 972,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394,464.39x = 3,491,178,266,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,178,266,362.51/2,394,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,020.54

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