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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,045.29, 3,418,136.30 and 999,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,045.29, 3,418,136.30 and 999,682.44 is: 1,498,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,045.29 : 3,418,136.30 = 999,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,045.29/3,418,136.30 = 999,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,045.29x = 3,418,136.30 × 999,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,045.29x = 3,417,050,831,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,050,831,638.16/2,280,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,676.74

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