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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,287.10, 3,402,317.61 and 848,238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,287.10, 3,402,317.61 and 848,238.78 is: 1,272,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,287.10 : 3,402,317.61 = 848,238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,287.10/3,402,317.61 = 848,238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,287.10x = 3,402,317.61 × 848,238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,287.10x = 2,885,977,738,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,977,738,678.92/2,268,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,315.90

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