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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277,804, 3,143,096.64 and 1,259,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277,804, 3,143,096.64 and 1,259,070.24 is: 1,737,366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277,804 : 3,143,096.64 = 1,259,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277,804/3,143,096.64 = 1,259,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277,804x = 3,143,096.64 × 1,259,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277,804x = 3,957,379,440,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,379,440,867.99/2,277,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,366.10

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