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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,833.42, 3,370,900.05 and 985,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,833.42, 3,370,900.05 and 985,596.30 is: 1,477,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,833.42 : 3,370,900.05 = 985,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,833.42/3,370,900.05 = 985,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,833.42x = 3,370,900.05 × 985,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,833.42x = 3,322,346,616,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,346,616,949.82/2,248,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,364.48

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