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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334,265, 3,221,285.70 and 1,261,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334,265, 3,221,285.70 and 1,261,177 is: 1,740,424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334,265 : 3,221,285.70 = 1,261,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334,265/3,221,285.70 = 1,261,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334,265x = 3,221,285.70 × 1,261,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334,265x = 4,062,611,435,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,611,435,268.90/2,334,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740,424.26

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