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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,888.76, 3,428,592.48 and 938,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,888.76, 3,428,592.48 and 938,193.72 is: 1,407,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,888.76 : 3,428,592.48 = 938,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,888.76/3,428,592.48 = 938,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,888.76x = 3,428,592.48 × 938,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,888.76x = 3,216,683,933,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,683,933,175.23/2,285,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407,191.81

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