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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226,218.52, 3,339,593.88 and 786,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226,218.52, 3,339,593.88 and 786,603.96 is: 1,179,999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226,218.52 : 3,339,593.88 = 786,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226,218.52/3,339,593.88 = 786,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226,218.52x = 3,339,593.88 × 786,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226,218.52x = 2,626,937,770,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,937,770,799.76/2,226,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,999.96

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