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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277,934.35, 3,143,414.41 and 1,259,278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277,934.35, 3,143,414.41 and 1,259,278.35 is: 1,737,729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277,934.35 : 3,143,414.41 = 1,259,278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277,934.35/3,143,414.41 = 1,259,278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277,934.35x = 3,143,414.41 × 1,259,278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277,934.35x = 3,958,433,711,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,433,711,591.02/2,277,934.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,729.50

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