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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,268.28, 3,447,637.88 and 879,517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,268.28, 3,447,637.88 and 879,517.64 is: 1,319,366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,268.28 : 3,447,637.88 = 879,517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,268.28/3,447,637.88 = 879,517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,268.28x = 3,447,637.88 × 879,517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,268.28x = 3,032,258,331,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,258,331,792.20/2,298,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,366.57

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