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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241,952.64, 3,362,834.88 and 1,043,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241,952.64, 3,362,834.88 and 1,043,462.72 is: 1,565,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241,952.64 : 3,362,834.88 = 1,043,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241,952.64/3,362,834.88 = 1,043,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241,952.64x = 3,362,834.88 × 1,043,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241,952.64x = 3,508,992,830,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,992,830,795.67/2,241,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,150.29

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