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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267,437.50, 3,129,063.75 and 1,248,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267,437.50, 3,129,063.75 and 1,248,842.25 is: 1,723,402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267,437.50 : 3,129,063.75 = 1,248,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267,437.50/3,129,063.75 = 1,248,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267,437.50x = 3,129,063.75 × 1,248,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267,437.50x = 3,907,707,013,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,707,013,943.44/2,267,437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723,402.31

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