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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,024.26, 3,135,393.28 and 1,253,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,024.26, 3,135,393.28 and 1,253,429 is: 1,729,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,024.26 : 3,135,393.28 = 1,253,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,024.26/3,135,393.28 = 1,253,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,024.26x = 3,135,393.28 × 1,253,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,024.26x = 3,929,992,863,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,992,863,557.12/2,272,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729,731.91

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