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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,205.08, 3,428,255.98 and 845,901.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,205.08, 3,428,255.98 and 845,901.06 is: 1,269,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,205.08 : 3,428,255.98 = 845,901.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,205.08/3,428,255.98 = 845,901.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,205.08x = 3,428,255.98 × 845,901.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,205.08x = 2,899,965,355,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,965,355,634.76/2,285,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,017.55

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