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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209,058.52, 3,048,518.88 and 1,242,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209,058.52, 3,048,518.88 and 1,242,180.36 is: 1,714,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209,058.52 : 3,048,518.88 = 1,242,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209,058.52/3,048,518.88 = 1,242,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209,058.52x = 3,048,518.88 × 1,242,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209,058.52x = 3,786,810,279,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,810,279,825.20/2,209,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,219.09

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