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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,001.64, 3,447,230.88 and 879,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,001.64, 3,447,230.88 and 879,251 is: 1,318,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,001.64 : 3,447,230.88 = 879,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,001.64/3,447,230.88 = 879,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,001.64x = 3,447,230.88 × 879,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,001.64x = 3,030,981,198,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,981,198,470.88/2,298,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,963.90

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