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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292,176.38, 3,438,378.77 and 872,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292,176.38, 3,438,378.77 and 872,342.50 is: 1,308,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292,176.38 : 3,438,378.77 = 872,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292,176.38/3,438,378.77 = 872,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292,176.38x = 3,438,378.77 × 872,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292,176.38x = 2,999,443,932,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,443,932,168.73/2,292,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,557.21

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