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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,861.52, 4,288,289.04 and 2,228,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,861.52, 4,288,289.04 and 2,228,247.36 is: 3,342,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,861.52 : 4,288,289.04 = 2,228,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,861.52/4,288,289.04 = 2,228,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,861.52x = 4,288,289.04 × 2,228,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,861.52x = 9,555,368,732,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555,368,732,296.93/2,858,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342,368.51

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