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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,233.80, 3,418,212.30 and 861,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,233.80, 3,418,212.30 and 861,243.40 is: 1,291,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,233.80 : 3,418,212.30 = 861,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,233.80/3,418,212.30 = 861,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,233.80x = 3,418,212.30 × 861,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,233.80x = 2,943,912,783,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,912,783,173.82/2,280,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,057.43

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