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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051,704, 2,831,352.72 and 1,146,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051,704, 2,831,352.72 and 1,146,286 is: 1,581,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051,704 : 2,831,352.72 = 1,146,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051,704/2,831,352.72 = 1,146,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051,704x = 2,831,352.72 × 1,146,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051,704x = 3,245,539,983,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,539,983,997.92/2,051,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,875.35

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