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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266,429.68, 3,398,852.28 and 668,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266,429.68, 3,398,852.28 and 668,568.72 is: 1,002,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266,429.68 : 3,398,852.28 = 668,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266,429.68/3,398,852.28 = 668,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266,429.68x = 3,398,852.28 × 668,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266,429.68x = 2,272,366,318,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,366,318,308.68/2,266,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,619.38

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