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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,568.46, 3,596,401.90 and 800,145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,568.46, 3,596,401.90 and 800,145.39 is: 1,200,234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,568.46 : 3,596,401.90 = 800,145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,568.46/3,596,401.90 = 800,145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,568.46x = 3,596,401.90 × 800,145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,568.46x = 2,877,644,392,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,644,392,878.76/2,397,568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200,234.50

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