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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257,355.64, 3,115,188.78 and 1,238,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257,355.64, 3,115,188.78 and 1,238,855.16 is: 1,709,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257,355.64 : 3,115,188.78 = 1,238,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257,355.64/3,115,188.78 = 1,238,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257,355.64x = 3,115,188.78 × 1,238,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257,355.64x = 3,859,267,694,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,267,694,477.10/2,257,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709,640.97

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