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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288,056.71, 3,157,714.40 and 1,255,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288,056.71, 3,157,714.40 and 1,255,764 is: 1,733,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288,056.71 : 3,157,714.40 = 1,255,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288,056.71/3,157,714.40 = 1,255,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288,056.71x = 3,157,714.40 × 1,255,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288,056.71x = 3,965,344,059,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,344,059,522.78/2,288,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733,061.97

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