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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,611.28, 3,016,439.40 and 1,280,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,611.28, 3,016,439.40 and 1,280,554 is: 1,767,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,611.28 : 3,016,439.40 = 1,280,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,611.28/3,016,439.40 = 1,280,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,611.28x = 3,016,439.40 × 1,280,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,611.28x = 3,862,713,539,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,713,539,427.60/2,185,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,337.85

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