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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235,612.52, 3,085,145.76 and 1,217,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235,612.52, 3,085,145.76 and 1,217,017 is: 1,679,483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235,612.52 : 3,085,145.76 = 1,217,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235,612.52/3,085,145.76 = 1,217,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235,612.52x = 3,085,145.76 × 1,217,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235,612.52x = 3,754,674,837,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,674,837,397.92/2,235,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679,483.72

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