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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,538.04, 3,418,555.30 and 931,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,538.04, 3,418,555.30 and 931,833.24 is: 1,398,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,538.04 : 3,418,555.30 = 931,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,538.04/3,418,555.30 = 931,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,538.04x = 3,418,555.30 × 931,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,538.04x = 3,185,523,461,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,523,461,318.17/2,278,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398,055.86

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