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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,848.54, 3,382,421.13 and 718,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,848.54, 3,382,421.13 and 718,179.42 is: 1,076,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,848.54 : 3,382,421.13 = 718,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,848.54/3,382,421.13 = 718,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,848.54x = 3,382,421.13 × 718,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,848.54x = 2,429,185,245,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,185,245,339.14/2,255,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,838.80

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