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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431,597.44, 3,647,469.98 and 834,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431,597.44, 3,647,469.98 and 834,137.46 is: 1,251,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431,597.44 : 3,647,469.98 = 834,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431,597.44/3,647,469.98 = 834,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431,597.44x = 3,647,469.98 × 834,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431,597.44x = 3,042,491,344,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,491,344,543.45/2,431,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,231.51

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