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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,426.80, 3,417,640.20 and 2,242,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,426.80, 3,417,640.20 and 2,242,997.40 is: 3,364,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,426.80 : 3,417,640.20 = 2,242,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,426.80/3,417,640.20 = 2,242,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,426.80x = 3,417,640.20 × 2,242,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,426.80x = 7,665,758,082,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,758,082,735.48/2,278,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364,496.10

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