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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360,939.68, 3,258,090 and 1,287,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360,939.68, 3,258,090 and 1,287,844 is: 1,777,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360,939.68 : 3,258,090 = 1,287,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360,939.68/3,258,090 = 1,287,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360,939.68x = 3,258,090 × 1,287,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360,939.68x = 4,195,911,657,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,911,657,960/2,360,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777,221.03

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