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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258,737.70, 3,387,608.30 and 661,425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258,737.70, 3,387,608.30 and 661,425.35 is: 991,992.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258,737.70 : 3,387,608.30 = 661,425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258,737.70/3,387,608.30 = 661,425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258,737.70x = 3,387,608.30 × 661,425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258,737.70x = 2,240,649,985,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,649,985,245.24/2,258,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,992.12

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