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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,251.70, 3,279,838.35 and 923,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,251.70, 3,279,838.35 and 923,429.30 is: 1,385,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,251.70 : 3,279,838.35 = 923,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,251.70/3,279,838.35 = 923,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,251.70x = 3,279,838.35 × 923,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,251.70x = 3,028,698,831,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,698,831,653.66/2,186,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,338.58

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