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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265,818.56, 3,398,728 and 845,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265,818.56, 3,398,728 and 845,985.44 is: 1,268,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265,818.56 : 3,398,728 = 845,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265,818.56/3,398,728 = 845,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265,818.56x = 3,398,728 × 845,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265,818.56x = 2,875,274,402,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,274,402,520.32/2,265,818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,978.22

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