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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278,217.88, 3,144,003.66 and 1,259,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278,217.88, 3,144,003.66 and 1,259,659.08 is: 1,738,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278,217.88 : 3,144,003.66 = 1,259,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278,217.88/3,144,003.66 = 1,259,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278,217.88x = 3,144,003.66 × 1,259,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278,217.88x = 3,960,372,757,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,372,757,872.23/2,278,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,364.36

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