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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,331.20, 3,421,996.80 and 598,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,331.20, 3,421,996.80 and 598,604.80 is: 897,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,331.20 : 3,421,996.80 = 598,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,331.20/3,421,996.80 = 598,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,331.20x = 3,421,996.80 × 598,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,331.20x = 2,048,423,710,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,423,710,064.64/2,281,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,907.20

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