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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,355.24, 3,427,998.66 and 556,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,355.24, 3,427,998.66 and 556,231.01 is: 834,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,355.24 : 3,427,998.66 = 556,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,355.24/3,427,998.66 = 556,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,355.24x = 3,427,998.66 × 556,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,355.24x = 1,906,759,139,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,759,139,790.45/2,285,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,338.18

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