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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204,524.66, 3,042,419.68 and 1,237,718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204,524.66, 3,042,419.68 and 1,237,718.38 is: 1,708,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204,524.66 : 3,042,419.68 = 1,237,718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204,524.66/3,042,419.68 = 1,237,718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204,524.66x = 3,042,419.68 × 1,237,718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204,524.66x = 3,765,658,757,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,658,757,609.72/2,204,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,149.98

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