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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246,997.60, 3,370,496.40 and 899,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246,997.60, 3,370,496.40 and 899,368.20 is: 1,349,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246,997.60 : 3,370,496.40 = 899,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246,997.60/3,370,496.40 = 899,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246,997.60x = 3,370,496.40 × 899,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246,997.60x = 3,031,317,280,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,317,280,374.48/2,246,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,052.30

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