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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204,521.65, 3,042,415.53 and 1,237,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204,521.65, 3,042,415.53 and 1,237,715.37 is: 1,708,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204,521.65 : 3,042,415.53 = 1,237,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204,521.65/3,042,415.53 = 1,237,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204,521.65x = 3,042,415.53 × 1,237,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204,521.65x = 3,765,644,463,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,644,463,407.70/2,204,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,145.83

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