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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,270, 3,403,035.57 and 988,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,270, 3,403,035.57 and 988,989.27 is: 1,483,758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,270 : 3,403,035.57 = 988,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,270/3,403,035.57 = 988,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,270x = 3,403,035.57 × 988,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,270x = 3,365,565,664,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,565,664,158.33/2,268,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,758.84

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