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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421,526.72, 3,630,598.80 and 1,072,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421,526.72, 3,630,598.80 and 1,072,957 is: 1,608,686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421,526.72 : 3,630,598.80 = 1,072,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421,526.72/3,630,598.80 = 1,072,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421,526.72x = 3,630,598.80 × 1,072,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421,526.72x = 3,895,476,396,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,476,396,651.60/2,421,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,686.11

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