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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,178.74, 3,197,658.45 and 1,270,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,178.74, 3,197,658.45 and 1,270,585.30 is: 1,753,381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,178.74 : 3,197,658.45 = 1,270,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,178.74/3,197,658.45 = 1,270,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,178.74x = 3,197,658.45 × 1,270,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,178.74x = 4,062,897,820,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,897,820,990.79/2,317,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,381.28

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