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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,218.81, 3,197,951.33 and 1,285,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,218.81, 3,197,951.33 and 1,285,049.85 is: 1,773,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,218.81 : 3,197,951.33 = 1,285,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,218.81/3,197,951.33 = 1,285,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,218.81x = 3,197,951.33 × 1,285,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,218.81x = 4,109,526,876,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,526,876,923.80/2,317,218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773,473.81

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