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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379,190, 3,283,193.21 and 1,291,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379,190, 3,283,193.21 and 1,291,438.17 is: 1,782,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379,190 : 3,283,193.21 = 1,291,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379,190/3,283,193.21 = 1,291,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379,190x = 3,283,193.21 × 1,291,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379,190x = 4,240,041,030,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,041,030,878.83/2,379,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782,136.37

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