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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,305.80, 3,418,320.30 and 861,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,305.80, 3,418,320.30 and 861,315.40 is: 1,291,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,305.80 : 3,418,320.30 = 861,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,305.80/3,418,320.30 = 861,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,305.80x = 3,418,320.30 × 861,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,305.80x = 2,944,251,916,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,251,916,522.62/2,280,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,165.39

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