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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342,056.74, 3,231,860.30 and 1,424,159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342,056.74, 3,231,860.30 and 1,424,159.17 is: 1,965,231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342,056.74 : 3,231,860.30 = 1,424,159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342,056.74/3,231,860.30 = 1,424,159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342,056.74x = 3,231,860.30 × 1,424,159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342,056.74x = 4,602,683,472,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,683,472,544.10/2,342,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965,231.41

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