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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,427.60, 3,102,904 and 1,229,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,427.60, 3,102,904 and 1,229,832.48 is: 1,697,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,427.60 : 3,102,904 = 1,229,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,427.60/3,102,904 = 1,229,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,427.60x = 3,102,904 × 1,229,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,427.60x = 3,816,052,121,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,052,121,521.92/2,248,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,209.25

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