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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295,141.86, 3,167,251.62 and 1,262,589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295,141.86, 3,167,251.62 and 1,262,589.32 is: 1,742,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295,141.86 : 3,167,251.62 = 1,262,589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295,141.86/3,167,251.62 = 1,262,589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295,141.86x = 3,167,251.62 × 1,262,589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295,141.86x = 3,998,938,069,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,938,069,164.70/2,295,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,348.98

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