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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,712, 3,429,237.12 and 1,023,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,712, 3,429,237.12 and 1,023,258.24 is: 1,535,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,712 : 3,429,237.12 = 1,023,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,712/3,429,237.12 = 1,023,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,712x = 3,429,237.12 × 1,023,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,712x = 3,508,995,139,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,995,139,953.87/2,285,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,186.91

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