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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262,541.60, 3,393,812.40 and 999,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262,541.60, 3,393,812.40 and 999,719.20 is: 1,499,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262,541.60 : 3,393,812.40 = 999,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262,541.60/3,393,812.40 = 999,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262,541.60x = 3,393,812.40 × 999,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262,541.60x = 3,392,859,417,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,859,417,478.08/2,262,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,578.80

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