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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540,355.71, 3,807,578.68 and 941,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540,355.71, 3,807,578.68 and 941,687.87 is: 1,411,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540,355.71 : 3,807,578.68 = 941,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540,355.71/3,807,578.68 = 941,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540,355.71x = 3,807,578.68 × 941,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540,355.71x = 3,585,550,635,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,550,635,634.50/2,540,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,436.45

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