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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157,638, 4,357,644.12 and 1,726,854

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157,638, 4,357,644.12 and 1,726,854 is: 2,383,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157,638 : 4,357,644.12 = 1,726,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157,638/4,357,644.12 = 1,726,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157,638x = 4,357,644.12 × 1,726,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157,638x = 7,525,015,179,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,015,179,198.48/3,157,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383,115.22

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