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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,413.70, 3,135,996.52 and 1,253,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,413.70, 3,135,996.52 and 1,253,884.06 is: 1,730,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,413.70 : 3,135,996.52 = 1,253,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,413.70/3,135,996.52 = 1,253,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,413.70x = 3,135,996.52 × 1,253,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,413.70x = 3,932,176,048,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,176,048,643.47/2,272,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730,396.21

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