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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946,382.98, 4,420,239.43 and 897,226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946,382.98, 4,420,239.43 and 897,226.85 is: 1,346,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946,382.98 : 4,420,239.43 = 897,226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946,382.98/4,420,239.43 = 897,226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946,382.98x = 4,420,239.43 × 897,226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946,382.98x = 3,965,957,500,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,957,500,024.70/2,946,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,042.77

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