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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282,511.96, 3,149,961.42 and 1,263,916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282,511.96, 3,149,961.42 and 1,263,916.68 is: 1,744,257.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282,511.96 : 3,149,961.42 = 1,263,916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282,511.96/3,149,961.42 = 1,263,916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282,511.96x = 3,149,961.42 × 1,263,916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282,511.96x = 3,981,288,780,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,288,780,094.49/2,282,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,257.58

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