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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,658.24, 3,619,687.80 and 972,598.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,658.24, 3,619,687.80 and 972,598.47 is: 1,459,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,658.24 : 3,619,687.80 = 972,598.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,658.24/3,619,687.80 = 972,598.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,658.24x = 3,619,687.80 × 972,598.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,658.24x = 3,520,502,806,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,502,806,231.08/2,412,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,180.07

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