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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138,251.15, 2,950,786.42 and 1,278,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138,251.15, 2,950,786.42 and 1,278,811.38 is: 1,764,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138,251.15 : 2,950,786.42 = 1,278,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138,251.15/2,950,786.42 = 1,278,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138,251.15x = 2,950,786.42 × 1,278,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138,251.15x = 3,773,499,253,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,499,253,845.46/2,138,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764,759.60

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