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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299,475.79, 3,449,747.22 and 783,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299,475.79, 3,449,747.22 and 783,171.74 is: 1,174,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299,475.79 : 3,449,747.22 = 783,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299,475.79/3,449,747.22 = 783,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299,475.79x = 3,449,747.22 × 783,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299,475.79x = 2,701,744,541,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,744,541,471.93/2,299,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,939.33

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