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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300,159.89, 3,174,761.55 and 1,429,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300,159.89, 3,174,761.55 and 1,429,652 is: 1,973,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300,159.89 : 3,174,761.55 = 1,429,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300,159.89/3,174,761.55 = 1,429,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300,159.89x = 3,174,761.55 × 1,429,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300,159.89x = 4,538,804,199,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,804,199,480.60/2,300,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973,255.96

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