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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301,729.62, 3,175,831.40 and 1,485,758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301,729.62, 3,175,831.40 and 1,485,758.55 is: 2,049,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301,729.62 : 3,175,831.40 = 1,485,758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301,729.62/3,175,831.40 = 1,485,758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301,729.62x = 3,175,831.40 × 1,485,758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301,729.62x = 4,718,518,655,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,518,655,908.47/2,301,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049,988.24

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