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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225,905.74, 3,339,126 and 786,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225,905.74, 3,339,126 and 786,293.52 is: 1,179,534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225,905.74 : 3,339,126 = 786,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225,905.74/3,339,126 = 786,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225,905.74x = 3,339,126 × 786,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225,905.74x = 2,625,533,136,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,533,136,263.52/2,225,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,534.73

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