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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,179.74, 3,197,659.83 and 1,270,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,179.74, 3,197,659.83 and 1,270,586.30 is: 1,753,382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,179.74 : 3,197,659.83 = 1,270,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,179.74/3,197,659.83 = 1,270,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,179.74x = 3,197,659.83 × 1,270,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,179.74x = 4,062,902,772,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,902,772,058.33/2,317,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,382.66

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