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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247,956.16, 3,371,046.68 and 899,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247,956.16, 3,371,046.68 and 899,867.50 is: 1,349,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247,956.16 : 3,371,046.68 = 899,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247,956.16/3,371,046.68 = 899,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247,956.16x = 3,371,046.68 × 899,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247,956.16x = 3,033,495,348,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,495,348,314.90/2,247,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,445.96

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