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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227,137.64, 3,073,458.18 and 1,208,542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227,137.64, 3,073,458.18 and 1,208,542.12 is: 1,667,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227,137.64 : 3,073,458.18 = 1,208,542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227,137.64/3,073,458.18 = 1,208,542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227,137.64x = 3,073,458.18 × 1,208,542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227,137.64x = 3,714,403,664,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,403,664,588.54/2,227,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,792.60

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