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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,453.55, 3,370,172.40 and 898,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,453.55, 3,370,172.40 and 898,277.40 is: 1,347,612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,453.55 : 3,370,172.40 = 898,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,453.55/3,370,172.40 = 898,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,453.55x = 3,370,172.40 × 898,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,453.55x = 3,027,349,701,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,349,701,023.76/2,246,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,612.86

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