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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256,268.55, 3,385,436.18 and 977,267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256,268.55, 3,385,436.18 and 977,267.21 is: 1,466,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256,268.55 : 3,385,436.18 = 977,267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256,268.55/3,385,436.18 = 977,267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256,268.55x = 3,385,436.18 × 977,267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256,268.55x = 3,308,475,781,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,475,781,168.42/2,256,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,348.40

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