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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284,897, 3,153,157.86 and 1,266,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284,897, 3,153,157.86 and 1,266,367.36 is: 1,747,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284,897 : 3,153,157.86 = 1,266,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284,897/3,153,157.86 = 1,266,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284,897x = 3,153,157.86 × 1,266,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284,897x = 3,993,056,194,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,056,194,831.45/2,284,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747,586.96

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