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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697,051.52, 4,044,222.80 and 899,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697,051.52, 4,044,222.80 and 899,298.56 is: 1,348,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697,051.52 : 4,044,222.80 = 899,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697,051.52/4,044,222.80 = 899,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697,051.52x = 4,044,222.80 × 899,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697,051.52x = 3,636,963,740,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,963,740,359.17/2,697,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,496.21

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