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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,515.72, 3,782,206.81 and 1,159,431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,515.72, 3,782,206.81 and 1,159,431.32 is: 1,737,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,515.72 : 3,782,206.81 = 1,159,431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,515.72/3,782,206.81 = 1,159,431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,515.72x = 3,782,206.81 × 1,159,431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,515.72x = 4,385,209,045,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,209,045,136.10/2,524,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,049.61

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