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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,704.20, 3,370,070.70 and 898,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,704.20, 3,370,070.70 and 898,979.40 is: 1,348,474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,704.20 : 3,370,070.70 = 898,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,704.20/3,370,070.70 = 898,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,704.20x = 3,370,070.70 × 898,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,704.20x = 3,029,624,135,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,624,135,843.58/2,246,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,474.86

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