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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,504.46, 3,061,272.84 and 1,251,578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,504.46, 3,061,272.84 and 1,251,578.30 is: 1,727,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,504.46 : 3,061,272.84 = 1,251,578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,504.46/3,061,272.84 = 1,251,578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,504.46x = 3,061,272.84 × 1,251,578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,504.46x = 3,831,422,656,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,422,656,923.37/2,218,504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,029.50

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