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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275,507.44, 3,140,040.60 and 1,256,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275,507.44, 3,140,040.60 and 1,256,832 is: 1,734,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275,507.44 : 3,140,040.60 = 1,256,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275,507.44/3,140,040.60 = 1,256,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275,507.44x = 3,140,040.60 × 1,256,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275,507.44x = 3,946,503,507,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,503,507,379.20/2,275,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734,339.97

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