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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,208.62, 3,424,972.86 and 916,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283,208.62, 3,424,972.86 and 916,982.43 is: 1,375,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283,208.62 : 3,424,972.86 = 916,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283,208.62/3,424,972.86 = 916,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283,208.62x = 3,424,972.86 × 916,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283,208.62x = 3,140,639,935,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,639,935,846.85/2,283,208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,537.88

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