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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227,559.58, 3,342,745.01 and 948,164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227,559.58, 3,342,745.01 and 948,164.98 is: 1,422,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227,559.58 : 3,342,745.01 = 948,164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227,559.58/3,342,745.01 = 948,164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227,559.58x = 3,342,745.01 × 948,164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227,559.58x = 3,169,473,755,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,473,755,551.75/2,227,559.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,845.78

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