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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297,997.28, 3,447,231.90 and 879,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297,997.28, 3,447,231.90 and 879,246.64 is: 1,318,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297,997.28 : 3,447,231.90 = 879,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297,997.28/3,447,231.90 = 879,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297,997.28x = 3,447,231.90 × 879,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297,997.28x = 3,030,967,065,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,967,065,375.82/2,297,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,960.25

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