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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257,253.58, 3,385,814.73 and 659,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257,253.58, 3,385,814.73 and 659,854.20 is: 989,762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257,253.58 : 3,385,814.73 = 659,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257,253.58/3,385,814.73 = 659,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257,253.58x = 3,385,814.73 × 659,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257,253.58x = 2,234,144,070,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,144,070,012.37/2,257,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,762.11

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