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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,002.14, 3,447,231.63 and 879,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,002.14, 3,447,231.63 and 879,251.50 is: 1,318,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,002.14 : 3,447,231.63 = 879,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,002.14/3,447,231.63 = 879,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,002.14x = 3,447,231.63 × 879,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,002.14x = 3,030,983,581,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,983,581,524.95/2,298,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,964.65

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