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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,134.64, 3,147,953.88 and 1,262,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,134.64, 3,147,953.88 and 1,262,504.56 is: 1,742,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,134.64 : 3,147,953.88 = 1,262,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,134.64/3,147,953.88 = 1,262,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,134.64x = 3,147,953.88 × 1,262,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,134.64x = 3,974,306,128,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,306,128,169.69/2,281,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,249.69

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