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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,396.51, 3,398,164.40 and 1,544,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,396.51, 3,398,164.40 and 1,544,664.33 is: 2,131,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,396.51 : 3,398,164.40 = 1,544,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,396.51/3,398,164.40 = 1,544,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,396.51x = 3,398,164.40 × 1,544,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,396.51x = 5,249,023,331,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,023,331,328.78/2,462,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131,672.67

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