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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,511.78, 3,540,624.11 and 1,046,256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,511.78, 3,540,624.11 and 1,046,256.82 is: 1,568,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,511.78 : 3,540,624.11 = 1,046,256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,511.78/3,540,624.11 = 1,046,256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,511.78x = 3,540,624.11 × 1,046,256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,511.78x = 3,704,402,122,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,402,122,143.93/2,361,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,657.06

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