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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459,880.05, 3,688,239.50 and 1,021,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459,880.05, 3,688,239.50 and 1,021,555.58 is: 1,531,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459,880.05 : 3,688,239.50 = 1,021,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459,880.05/3,688,239.50 = 1,021,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459,880.05x = 3,688,239.50 × 1,021,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459,880.05x = 3,767,741,618,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,741,618,052.43/2,459,880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531,676.97

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