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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292,175.38, 3,438,377.28 and 872,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292,175.38, 3,438,377.28 and 872,341.50 is: 1,308,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292,175.38 : 3,438,377.28 = 872,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292,175.38/3,438,377.28 = 872,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292,175.38x = 3,438,377.28 × 872,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292,175.38x = 2,999,439,194,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,439,194,001.12/2,292,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,555.72

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