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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,444.80, 3,418,979.40 and 859,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,444.80, 3,418,979.40 and 859,519.20 is: 1,289,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,444.80 : 3,418,979.40 = 859,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,444.80/3,418,979.40 = 859,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,444.80x = 3,418,979.40 × 859,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,444.80x = 2,938,678,438,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,678,438,704.48/2,278,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,773.81

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