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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300,459.76, 3,449,039.40 and 879,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300,459.76, 3,449,039.40 and 879,318 is: 1,318,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300,459.76 : 3,449,039.40 = 879,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300,459.76/3,449,039.40 = 879,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300,459.76x = 3,449,039.40 × 879,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300,459.76x = 3,032,802,427,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,802,427,129.20/2,300,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,346.22

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