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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798,158.55, 4,197,237.83 and 2,238,286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798,158.55, 4,197,237.83 and 2,238,286.55 is: 3,357,429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798,158.55 : 4,197,237.83 = 2,238,286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798,158.55/4,197,237.83 = 2,238,286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798,158.55x = 4,197,237.83 × 2,238,286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798,158.55x = 9,394,620,970,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,620,970,848.75/2,798,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357,429.83

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