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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,650.95, 3,699,580.01 and 1,781,638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,650.95, 3,699,580.01 and 1,781,638.59 is: 2,676,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,650.95 : 3,699,580.01 = 1,781,638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,650.95/3,699,580.01 = 1,781,638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,650.95x = 3,699,580.01 × 1,781,638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,650.95x = 6,591,314,485,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,591,314,485,202.49/2,462,650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676,511.87

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