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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951,342.73, 4,427,014.91 and 2,278,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951,342.73, 4,427,014.91 and 2,278,406.48 is: 3,417,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951,342.73 : 4,427,014.91 = 2,278,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951,342.73/4,427,014.91 = 2,278,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951,342.73x = 4,427,014.91 × 2,278,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951,342.73x = 10,086,539,424,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,086,539,424,473.51/2,951,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417,610.34

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