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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431,597.95, 3,647,470.73 and 834,137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431,597.95, 3,647,470.73 and 834,137.97 is: 1,251,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431,597.95 : 3,647,470.73 = 834,137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431,597.95/3,647,470.73 = 834,137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431,597.95x = 3,647,470.73 × 834,137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431,597.95x = 3,042,493,830,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,493,830,356.62/2,431,597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,232.27

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