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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,017.39, 3,422,286.14 and 764,850.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,017.39, 3,422,286.14 and 764,850.21 is: 1,147,530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,017.39 : 3,422,286.14 = 764,850.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,017.39/3,422,286.14 = 764,850.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,017.39x = 3,422,286.14 × 764,850.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,017.39x = 2,617,536,269,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,536,269,034.84/2,281,017.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147,530.17

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