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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,972.28, 3,358,508.76 and 889,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,972.28, 3,358,508.76 and 889,996.76 is: 1,335,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,972.28 : 3,358,508.76 = 889,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,972.28/3,358,508.76 = 889,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,972.28x = 3,358,508.76 × 889,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,972.28x = 2,989,061,914,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,061,914,831.62/2,237,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,611.68

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