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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274,990.40, 3,409,860.72 and 854,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274,990.40, 3,409,860.72 and 854,140.24 is: 1,280,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274,990.40 : 3,409,860.72 = 854,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274,990.40/3,409,860.72 = 854,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274,990.40x = 3,409,860.72 × 854,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274,990.40x = 2,912,499,253,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,499,253,747.37/2,274,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,224.85

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