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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798,171.40, 4,197,257.10 and 906,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798,171.40, 4,197,257.10 and 906,270.60 is: 1,359,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798,171.40 : 4,197,257.10 = 906,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798,171.40/4,197,257.10 = 906,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798,171.40x = 4,197,257.10 × 906,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798,171.40x = 3,803,850,710,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,850,710,371.26/2,798,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,405.90

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