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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,660.78, 3,425,077.31 and 917,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283,660.78, 3,425,077.31 and 917,379.36 is: 1,375,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283,660.78 : 3,425,077.31 = 917,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283,660.78/3,425,077.31 = 917,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283,660.78x = 3,425,077.31 × 917,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283,660.78x = 3,142,095,213,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,095,213,472.94/2,283,660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,902.78

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