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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,714.70, 3,370,086.45 and 898,989.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,714.70, 3,370,086.45 and 898,989.90 is: 1,348,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,714.70 : 3,370,086.45 = 898,989.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,714.70/3,370,086.45 = 898,989.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,714.70x = 3,370,086.45 × 898,989.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,714.70x = 3,029,673,680,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,673,680,676.86/2,246,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,490.61

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