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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,904.42, 3,137,787.40 and 1,660,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,904.42, 3,137,787.40 and 1,660,369.46 is: 2,292,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,904.42 : 3,137,787.40 = 1,660,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,904.42/3,137,787.40 = 1,660,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,904.42x = 3,137,787.40 × 1,660,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,904.42x = 5,209,886,370,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,886,370,932.80/2,272,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292,171.34

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