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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,066.40, 3,417,337.50 and 932,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,066.40, 3,417,337.50 and 932,174.88 is: 1,397,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,066.40 : 3,417,337.50 = 932,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,066.40/3,417,337.50 = 932,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,066.40x = 3,417,337.50 × 932,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,066.40x = 3,185,556,173,982
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,556,173,982/2,279,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,746.10

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