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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281,615.16, 3,425,787.12 and 1,272,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281,615.16, 3,425,787.12 and 1,272,708.32 is: 1,910,939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281,615.16 : 3,425,787.12 = 1,272,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281,615.16/3,425,787.12 = 1,272,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281,615.16x = 3,425,787.12 × 1,272,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281,615.16x = 4,360,027,770,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,027,770,172.84/2,281,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910,939.17

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