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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,038.41, 3,000,542.13 and 1,256,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,038.41, 3,000,542.13 and 1,256,799.27 is: 1,734,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,038.41 : 3,000,542.13 = 1,256,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,038.41/3,000,542.13 = 1,256,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,038.41x = 3,000,542.13 × 1,256,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,038.41x = 3,771,079,158,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,079,158,588.25/2,174,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734,596.38

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