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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799,422.91, 3,862,279.75 and 2,282,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799,422.91, 3,862,279.75 and 2,282,287.76 is: 3,148,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799,422.91 : 3,862,279.75 = 2,282,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799,422.91/3,862,279.75 = 2,282,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799,422.91x = 3,862,279.75 × 2,282,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799,422.91x = 8,814,833,774,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,833,774,103.74/2,799,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148,803.90

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