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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,179.20, 3,417,009.60 and 595,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,179.20, 3,417,009.60 and 595,452.80 is: 893,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,179.20 : 3,417,009.60 = 595,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,179.20/3,417,009.60 = 595,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,179.20x = 3,417,009.60 × 595,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,179.20x = 2,034,667,933,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,667,933,946.88/2,278,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,111.45

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