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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226,736.72, 3,344,033.40 and 1,658,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226,736.72, 3,344,033.40 and 1,658,272.24 is: 2,490,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226,736.72 : 3,344,033.40 = 1,658,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226,736.72/3,344,033.40 = 1,658,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226,736.72x = 3,344,033.40 × 1,658,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226,736.72x = 5,545,317,756,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,545,317,756,852.82/2,226,736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490,333.82

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