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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209,461.30, 3,048,702.30 and 1,242,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209,461.30, 3,048,702.30 and 1,242,588.60 is: 1,714,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209,461.30 : 3,048,702.30 = 1,242,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209,461.30/3,048,702.30 = 1,242,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209,461.30x = 3,048,702.30 × 1,242,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209,461.30x = 3,788,282,722,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,282,722,773.78/2,209,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,573.02

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