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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230,987.80, 3,346,481.70 and 734,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230,987.80, 3,346,481.70 and 734,885.40 is: 1,102,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230,987.80 : 3,346,481.70 = 734,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230,987.80/3,346,481.70 = 734,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230,987.80x = 3,346,481.70 × 734,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230,987.80x = 2,459,280,542,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,280,542,697.18/2,230,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,328.10

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