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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264,782.42, 3,396,123.88 and 844,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264,782.42, 3,396,123.88 and 844,457.14 is: 1,266,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264,782.42 : 3,396,123.88 = 844,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264,782.42/3,396,123.88 = 844,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264,782.42x = 3,396,123.88 × 844,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264,782.42x = 2,867,881,058,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,881,058,790.50/2,264,782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,294.30

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