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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,782.32, 3,384,559.08 and 992,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,782.32, 3,384,559.08 and 992,723.94 is: 1,489,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,782.32 : 3,384,559.08 = 992,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,782.32/3,384,559.08 = 992,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,782.32x = 3,384,559.08 × 992,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,782.32x = 3,359,932,825,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,932,825,060.38/2,255,782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,475.64

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