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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,942.80, 3,358,414.20 and 556,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,942.80, 3,358,414.20 and 556,046.30 is: 834,069.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,942.80 : 3,358,414.20 = 556,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,942.80/3,358,414.20 = 556,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,942.80x = 3,358,414.20 × 556,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,942.80x = 1,867,433,789,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,433,789,777.46/2,238,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,069.45

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