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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227,591.86, 3,342,793.42 and 948,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227,591.86, 3,342,793.42 and 948,197.35 is: 1,422,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227,591.86 : 3,342,793.42 = 948,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227,591.86/3,342,793.42 = 948,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227,591.86x = 3,342,793.42 × 948,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227,591.86x = 3,169,627,855,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,627,855,269.70/2,227,591.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,894.35

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