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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265,157.74, 3,398,324.76 and 845,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265,157.74, 3,398,324.76 and 845,224.50 is: 1,268,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265,157.74 : 3,398,324.76 = 845,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265,157.74/3,398,324.76 = 845,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265,157.74x = 3,398,324.76 × 845,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265,157.74x = 2,872,347,346,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,347,346,108.62/2,265,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,056.21

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