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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273,836.12, 3,137,874.60 and 1,255,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273,836.12, 3,137,874.60 and 1,255,219 is: 1,732,191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273,836.12 : 3,137,874.60 = 1,255,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273,836.12/3,137,874.60 = 1,255,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273,836.12x = 3,137,874.60 × 1,255,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273,836.12x = 3,938,719,817,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,719,817,537.40/2,273,836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732,191.60

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