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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,588.80, 3,272,791.82 and 1,283,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,588.80, 3,272,791.82 and 1,283,859.56 is: 1,771,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,588.80 : 3,272,791.82 = 1,283,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,588.80/3,272,791.82 = 1,283,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,588.80x = 3,272,791.82 × 1,283,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,588.80x = 4,201,805,065,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,805,065,996.80/2,371,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771,725.80

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