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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,283.50, 3,403,055.82 and 989,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,283.50, 3,403,055.82 and 989,002.80 is: 1,483,779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,283.50 : 3,403,055.82 = 989,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,283.50/3,403,055.82 = 989,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,283.50x = 3,403,055.82 × 989,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,283.50x = 3,365,631,734,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,631,734,536.30/2,268,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,779.14

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