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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394,464.76, 3,588,578.22 and 972,858.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394,464.76, 3,588,578.22 and 972,858.87 is: 1,458,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394,464.76 : 3,588,578.22 = 972,858.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394,464.76/3,588,578.22 = 972,858.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394,464.76x = 3,588,578.22 × 972,858.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394,464.76x = 3,491,180,155,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,180,155,664.03/2,394,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,021.11

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