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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297,996.78, 3,447,231.15 and 879,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297,996.78, 3,447,231.15 and 879,246.14 is: 1,318,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297,996.78 : 3,447,231.15 = 879,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297,996.78/3,447,231.15 = 879,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297,996.78x = 3,447,231.15 × 879,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297,996.78x = 3,030,964,682,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,964,682,325.26/2,297,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,959.50

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