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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,227, 3,260,801.54 and 734,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,227, 3,260,801.54 and 734,878.42 is: 1,102,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,227 : 3,260,801.54 = 734,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,227/3,260,801.54 = 734,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,227x = 3,260,801.54 × 734,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,227x = 2,396,292,683,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,292,683,648.77/2,174,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,135.46

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