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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,425.80, 3,417,638.70 and 2,242,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,425.80, 3,417,638.70 and 2,242,996.40 is: 3,364,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,425.80 : 3,417,638.70 = 2,242,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,425.80/3,417,638.70 = 2,242,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,425.80x = 3,417,638.70 × 2,242,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,425.80x = 7,665,751,300,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,751,300,600.68/2,278,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364,494.60

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