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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256,447.92, 3,384,628.20 and 550,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256,447.92, 3,384,628.20 and 550,602.32 is: 825,892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256,447.92 : 3,384,628.20 = 550,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256,447.92/3,384,628.20 = 550,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256,447.92x = 3,384,628.20 × 550,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256,447.92x = 1,863,584,139,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,584,139,257.42/2,256,447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,892.82

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