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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,649.46, 3,061,472.94 and 1,251,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,649.46, 3,061,472.94 and 1,251,723.30 is: 1,727,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,649.46 : 3,061,472.94 = 1,251,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,649.46/3,061,472.94 = 1,251,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,649.46x = 3,061,472.94 × 1,251,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,649.46x = 3,832,117,011,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,117,011,317.50/2,218,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,229.60

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