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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,230, 3,268,235.16 and 1,295,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,230, 3,268,235.16 and 1,295,142 is: 1,787,338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,230 : 3,268,235.16 = 1,295,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,230/3,268,235.16 = 1,295,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,230x = 3,268,235.16 × 1,295,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,230x = 4,232,828,621,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,828,621,592.72/2,368,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787,338.49

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