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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,788.92, 3,448,971.11 and 879,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,788.92, 3,448,971.11 and 879,250.96 is: 1,319,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,788.92 : 3,448,971.11 = 879,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,788.92/3,448,971.11 = 879,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,788.92x = 3,448,971.11 × 879,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,788.92x = 3,032,511,159,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,511,159,479.77/2,298,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,177.73

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