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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102,230.93, 4,653,404.71 and 972,267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102,230.93, 4,653,404.71 and 972,267.89 is: 1,458,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102,230.93 : 4,653,404.71 = 972,267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102,230.93/4,653,404.71 = 972,267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102,230.93x = 4,653,404.71 × 972,267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102,230.93x = 4,524,355,978,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,355,978,707.76/3,102,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,420.11

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