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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298,795.67, 3,448,981.23 and 879,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298,795.67, 3,448,981.23 and 879,257.71 is: 1,319,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298,795.67 : 3,448,981.23 = 879,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298,795.67/3,448,981.23 = 879,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298,795.67x = 3,448,981.23 × 879,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298,795.67x = 3,032,543,338,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,543,338,122.78/2,298,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,187.86

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