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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,005.92, 3,416,934.24 and 998,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,005.92, 3,416,934.24 and 998,998.56 is: 1,497,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,005.92 : 3,416,934.24 = 998,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,005.92/3,416,934.24 = 998,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,005.92x = 3,416,934.24 × 998,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,005.92x = 3,413,512,385,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,512,385,374.70/2,279,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,807.60

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