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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,788.32, 3,198,158.08 and 1,544,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,788.32, 3,198,158.08 and 1,544,573.48 is: 2,131,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,788.32 : 3,198,158.08 = 1,544,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,788.32/3,198,158.08 = 1,544,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,788.32x = 3,198,158.08 × 1,544,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,788.32x = 4,939,790,135,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,790,135,363.50/2,317,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,251.63

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