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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,458.61, 3,421,219.97 and 661,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,458.61, 3,421,219.97 and 661,261.22 is: 992,046.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,458.61 : 3,421,219.97 = 661,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,458.61/3,421,219.97 = 661,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,458.61x = 3,421,219.97 × 661,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,458.61x = 2,262,320,087,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,320,087,697.26/2,280,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,046.11

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