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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078,631, 2,868,519.42 and 1,124,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078,631, 2,868,519.42 and 1,124,775 is: 1,552,194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078,631 : 2,868,519.42 = 1,124,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078,631/2,868,519.42 = 1,124,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078,631x = 2,868,519.42 × 1,124,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078,631x = 3,226,438,930,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,438,930,630.50/2,078,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552,194.18

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