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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234,875, 3,083,589.66 and 1,317,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234,875, 3,083,589.66 and 1,317,140.68 is: 1,817,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234,875 : 3,083,589.66 = 1,317,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234,875/3,083,589.66 = 1,317,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234,875x = 3,083,589.66 × 1,317,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234,875x = 4,061,521,381,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,521,381,613.37/2,234,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817,337.16

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