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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276,217.86, 3,414,474.41 and 678,942.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276,217.86, 3,414,474.41 and 678,942.41 is: 1,018,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276,217.86 : 3,414,474.41 = 678,942.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276,217.86/3,414,474.41 = 678,942.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276,217.86x = 3,414,474.41 × 678,942.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276,217.86x = 2,318,231,464,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,231,464,341.64/2,276,217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018,457.64

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