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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394,469.89, 3,588,585.93 and 972,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394,469.89, 3,588,585.93 and 972,864 is: 1,458,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394,469.89 : 3,588,585.93 = 972,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394,469.89/3,588,585.93 = 972,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394,469.89x = 3,588,585.93 × 972,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394,469.89x = 3,491,206,062,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,206,062,203.52/2,394,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,028.80

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