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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085,644, 2,878,188.72 and 1,131,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085,644, 2,878,188.72 and 1,131,788 is: 1,561,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085,644 : 2,878,188.72 = 1,131,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085,644/2,878,188.72 = 1,131,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085,644x = 2,878,188.72 × 1,131,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085,644x = 3,257,499,455,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,499,455,031.36/2,085,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,867.44

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