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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,250.48, 3,148,087.56 and 1,262,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,250.48, 3,148,087.56 and 1,262,633.36 is: 1,742,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,250.48 : 3,148,087.56 = 1,262,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,250.48/3,148,087.56 = 1,262,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,250.48x = 3,148,087.56 × 1,262,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,250.48x = 3,974,880,373,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,880,373,457.00/2,281,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,412.95

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