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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265,158.74, 3,398,326.26 and 845,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265,158.74, 3,398,326.26 and 845,225.50 is: 1,268,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265,158.74 : 3,398,326.26 = 845,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265,158.74/3,398,326.26 = 845,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265,158.74x = 3,398,326.26 × 845,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265,158.74x = 2,872,352,012,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,352,012,271.63/2,265,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,057.71

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