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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,205.62, 3,424,968.36 and 916,979.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283,205.62, 3,424,968.36 and 916,979.43 is: 1,375,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283,205.62 : 3,424,968.36 = 916,979.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283,205.62/3,424,968.36 = 916,979.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283,205.62x = 3,424,968.36 × 916,979.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283,205.62x = 3,140,625,547,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,625,547,364.47/2,283,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,533.38

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