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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,046.97, 3,418,138.83 and 999,684.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,046.97, 3,418,138.83 and 999,684.11 is: 1,498,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,046.97 : 3,418,138.83 = 999,684.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,046.97/3,418,138.83 = 999,684.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,046.97x = 3,418,138.83 × 999,684.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,046.97x = 3,417,059,086,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,059,086,419.15/2,280,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,679.25

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