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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265,955.37, 3,397,761.79 and 668,314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265,955.37, 3,397,761.79 and 668,314.61 is: 1,002,126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265,955.37 : 3,397,761.79 = 668,314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265,955.37/3,397,761.79 = 668,314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265,955.37x = 3,397,761.79 × 668,314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265,955.37x = 2,270,773,826,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,773,826,897.16/2,265,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,126.46

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