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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201,237.70, 3,301,856.55 and 781,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201,237.70, 3,301,856.55 and 781,437.30 is: 1,172,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201,237.70 : 3,301,856.55 = 781,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201,237.70/3,301,856.55 = 781,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201,237.70x = 3,301,856.55 × 781,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201,237.70x = 2,580,193,867,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,193,867,419.32/2,201,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,155.95

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