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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,020.28, 3,447,266.40 and 879,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,020.28, 3,447,266.40 and 879,269.64 is: 1,318,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,020.28 : 3,447,266.40 = 879,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,020.28/3,447,266.40 = 879,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,020.28x = 3,447,266.40 × 879,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,020.28x = 3,031,076,686,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,076,686,512.10/2,298,020.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,994.75

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