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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209,422.66, 3,048,974.37 and 1,242,552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209,422.66, 3,048,974.37 and 1,242,552.66 is: 1,714,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209,422.66 : 3,048,974.37 = 1,242,552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209,422.66/3,048,974.37 = 1,242,552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209,422.66x = 3,048,974.37 × 1,242,552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209,422.66x = 3,788,511,213,715.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,511,213,715.32/2,209,422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,706.42

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