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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282,581.20, 3,423,612.60 and 599,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282,581.20, 3,423,612.60 and 599,854.80 is: 899,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282,581.20 : 3,423,612.60 = 599,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282,581.20/3,423,612.60 = 599,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282,581.20x = 3,423,612.60 × 599,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282,581.20x = 2,053,670,451,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,670,451,450.48/2,282,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,714.08

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