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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,201.38, 3,147,958.89 and 1,262,545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,201.38, 3,147,958.89 and 1,262,545.38 is: 1,742,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,201.38 : 3,147,958.89 = 1,262,545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,201.38/3,147,958.89 = 1,262,545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,201.38x = 3,147,958.89 × 1,262,545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,201.38x = 3,974,440,952,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,440,952,999.43/2,281,201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,257.82

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