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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,272.50, 3,403,039.32 and 988,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,272.50, 3,403,039.32 and 988,991.77 is: 1,483,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,272.50 : 3,403,039.32 = 988,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,272.50/3,403,039.32 = 988,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,272.50x = 3,403,039.32 × 988,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,272.50x = 3,365,577,880,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,577,880,466.40/2,268,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,762.59

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