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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,795.17, 3,448,980.48 and 879,257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,795.17, 3,448,980.48 and 879,257.21 is: 1,319,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,795.17 : 3,448,980.48 = 879,257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,795.17/3,448,980.48 = 879,257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,795.17x = 3,448,980.48 × 879,257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,795.17x = 3,032,540,954,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,540,954,189.26/2,298,795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,187.11

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