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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,336, 2,862,583.68 and 1,120,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074,336, 2,862,583.68 and 1,120,480 is: 1,546,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074,336 : 2,862,583.68 = 1,120,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074,336/2,862,583.68 = 1,120,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074,336x = 2,862,583.68 × 1,120,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074,336x = 3,207,467,761,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,467,761,766.40/2,074,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546,262.40

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