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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259,974.70, 3,389,962.05 and 997,550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259,974.70, 3,389,962.05 and 997,550.82 is: 1,496,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259,974.70 : 3,389,962.05 = 997,550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259,974.70/3,389,962.05 = 997,550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259,974.70x = 3,389,962.05 × 997,550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259,974.70x = 3,381,659,422,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,659,422,746.38/2,259,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,326.23

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