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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,179.78, 3,424,929.45 and 916,953.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283,179.78, 3,424,929.45 and 916,953.59 is: 1,375,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283,179.78 : 3,424,929.45 = 916,953.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283,179.78/3,424,929.45 = 916,953.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283,179.78x = 3,424,929.45 × 916,953.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283,179.78x = 3,140,501,354,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,501,354,674.23/2,283,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,494.55

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