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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234,874, 3,083,588.28 and 1,317,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234,874, 3,083,588.28 and 1,317,139.68 is: 1,817,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234,874 : 3,083,588.28 = 1,317,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234,874/3,083,588.28 = 1,317,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234,874x = 3,083,588.28 × 1,317,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234,874x = 4,061,516,480,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,516,480,370.95/2,234,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817,335.78

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