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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334,744, 3,221,946.72 and 1,261,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334,744, 3,221,946.72 and 1,261,656 is: 1,741,085.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334,744 : 3,221,946.72 = 1,261,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334,744/3,221,946.72 = 1,261,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334,744x = 3,221,946.72 × 1,261,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334,744x = 4,064,988,410,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,988,410,968.32/2,334,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741,085.28

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