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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273,826.25, 3,137,886.30 and 1,255,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273,826.25, 3,137,886.30 and 1,255,231 is: 1,732,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273,826.25 : 3,137,886.30 = 1,255,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273,826.25/3,137,886.30 = 1,255,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273,826.25x = 3,137,886.30 × 1,255,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273,826.25x = 3,938,772,158,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,772,158,235.30/2,273,826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732,222.13

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