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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228,542.60, 3,342,813.90 and 545,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228,542.60, 3,342,813.90 and 545,662.60 is: 818,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228,542.60 : 3,342,813.90 = 545,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228,542.60/3,342,813.90 = 545,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228,542.60x = 3,342,813.90 × 545,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228,542.60x = 1,824,048,523,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,048,523,990.14/2,228,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,493.90

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