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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,789.92, 3,448,972.61 and 879,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,789.92, 3,448,972.61 and 879,251.96 is: 1,319,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,789.92 : 3,448,972.61 = 879,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,789.92/3,448,972.61 = 879,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,789.92x = 3,448,972.61 × 879,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,789.92x = 3,032,515,927,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,515,927,328.82/2,298,789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,179.23

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