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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292,179.60, 3,438,269.40 and 1,158,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292,179.60, 3,438,269.40 and 1,158,438.80 is: 1,737,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292,179.60 : 3,438,269.40 = 1,158,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292,179.60/3,438,269.40 = 1,158,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292,179.60x = 3,438,269.40 × 1,158,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292,179.60x = 3,983,024,677,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,024,677,812.72/2,292,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,658.20

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