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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229,324.85, 3,342,933.91 and 863,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229,324.85, 3,342,933.91 and 863,738.30 is: 1,295,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229,324.85 : 3,342,933.91 = 863,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229,324.85/3,342,933.91 = 863,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229,324.85x = 3,342,933.91 × 863,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229,324.85x = 2,887,420,051,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,420,051,784.53/2,229,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,199.33

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