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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,179.92, 3,367,920.31 and 878,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,179.92, 3,367,920.31 and 878,324.11 is: 1,316,958.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,179.92 : 3,367,920.31 = 878,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,179.92/3,367,920.31 = 878,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,179.92x = 3,367,920.31 × 878,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,179.92x = 2,958,125,603,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,125,603,156.64/2,246,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,958.44

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