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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257,416.52, 3,387,231.84 and 1,059,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257,416.52, 3,387,231.84 and 1,059,436.24 is: 1,589,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257,416.52 : 3,387,231.84 = 1,059,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257,416.52/3,387,231.84 = 1,059,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257,416.52x = 3,387,231.84 × 1,059,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257,416.52x = 3,588,556,164,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,556,164,577.88/2,257,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589,673.92

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