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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,902.42, 3,137,784.63 and 1,660,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,902.42, 3,137,784.63 and 1,660,367.46 is: 2,292,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,902.42 : 3,137,784.63 = 1,660,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,902.42/3,137,784.63 = 1,660,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,902.42x = 3,137,784.63 × 1,660,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,902.42x = 5,209,875,496,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,875,496,140.14/2,272,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292,168.57

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