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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297,989.17, 3,446,983.72 and 700,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297,989.17, 3,446,983.72 and 700,538.42 is: 1,050,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297,989.17 : 3,446,983.72 = 700,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297,989.17/3,446,983.72 = 700,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297,989.17x = 3,446,983.72 × 700,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297,989.17x = 2,414,744,538,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,744,538,467.65/2,297,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050,807.62

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