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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,728.27, 3,151,951.18 and 1,597,149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,728.27, 3,151,951.18 and 1,597,149.19 is: 2,202,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,728.27 : 3,151,951.18 = 1,597,149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,728.27/3,151,951.18 = 1,597,149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,728.27x = 3,151,951.18 × 1,597,149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,728.27x = 5,034,136,274,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,136,274,003.61/2,285,728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202,421.15

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