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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,337.42, 3,382,836 and 718,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,337.42, 3,382,836 and 718,270.72 is: 1,077,351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,337.42 : 3,382,836 = 718,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,337.42/3,382,836 = 718,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,337.42x = 3,382,836 × 718,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,337.42x = 2,429,792,032,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,792,032,447.74/2,255,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,351.89

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