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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,062.37, 3,417,331.53 and 932,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,062.37, 3,417,331.53 and 932,170.88 is: 1,397,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,062.37 : 3,417,331.53 = 932,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,062.37/3,417,331.53 = 932,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,062.37x = 3,417,331.53 × 932,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,062.37x = 3,185,536,939,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,536,939,571.85/2,279,062.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,740.13

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