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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,932.39, 3,618,594.86 and 973,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,932.39, 3,618,594.86 and 973,243.96 is: 1,459,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,932.39 : 3,618,594.86 = 973,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,932.39/3,618,594.86 = 973,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,932.39x = 3,618,594.86 × 973,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,932.39x = 3,521,775,582,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,775,582,743.84/2,412,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,541.76

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