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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255,346.78, 3,112,376.72 and 1,222,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255,346.78, 3,112,376.72 and 1,222,888.78 is: 1,687,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255,346.78 : 3,112,376.72 = 1,222,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255,346.78/3,112,376.72 = 1,222,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255,346.78x = 3,112,376.72 × 1,222,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255,346.78x = 3,806,090,570,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,090,570,021.20/2,255,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,585.52

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