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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287,858.77, 3,157,243.92 and 1,255,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287,858.77, 3,157,243.92 and 1,255,373.24 is: 1,732,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287,858.77 : 3,157,243.92 = 1,255,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287,858.77/3,157,243.92 = 1,255,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287,858.77x = 3,157,243.92 × 1,255,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287,858.77x = 3,963,519,513,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,519,513,534.48/2,287,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732,414.42

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