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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951,597.72, 4,427,397.40 and 2,278,661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951,597.72, 4,427,397.40 and 2,278,661.34 is: 3,417,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951,597.72 : 4,427,397.40 = 2,278,661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951,597.72/4,427,397.40 = 2,278,661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951,597.72x = 4,427,397.40 × 2,278,661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951,597.72x = 10,088,539,292,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,088,539,292,196.52/2,951,597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417,992.64

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