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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280,470.92, 3,421,238.70 and 661,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280,470.92, 3,421,238.70 and 661,273.72 is: 992,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280,470.92 : 3,421,238.70 = 661,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280,470.92/3,421,238.70 = 661,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280,470.92x = 3,421,238.70 × 661,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280,470.92x = 2,262,375,242,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,375,242,156.96/2,280,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,064.94

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