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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,924.38, 3,357,737.11 and 872,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,924.38, 3,357,737.11 and 872,393.29 is: 1,308,336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,924.38 : 3,357,737.11 = 872,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,924.38/3,357,737.11 = 872,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,924.38x = 3,357,737.11 × 872,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,924.38x = 2,929,267,317,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,267,317,044.14/2,238,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,336.87

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