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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,649.17, 3,384,360 and 992,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,649.17, 3,384,360 and 992,591.06 is: 1,489,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,649.17 : 3,384,360 = 992,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,649.17/3,384,360 = 992,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,649.17x = 3,384,360 × 992,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,649.17x = 3,359,285,488,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,285,488,282.50/2,255,649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,276.58

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