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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,157.24, 3,417,473.56 and 932,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,157.24, 3,417,473.56 and 932,265.48 is: 1,397,881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,157.24 : 3,417,473.56 = 932,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,157.24/3,417,473.56 = 932,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,157.24x = 3,417,473.56 × 932,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,157.24x = 3,185,992,628,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,992,628,800.71/2,279,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,881.89

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