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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,049.76, 3,827,045.40 and 1,055,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,049.76, 3,827,045.40 and 1,055,258.40 is: 1,583,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,049.76 : 3,827,045.40 = 1,055,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,049.76/3,827,045.40 = 1,055,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,049.76x = 3,827,045.40 × 1,055,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,049.76x = 4,038,521,805,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,521,805,531.36/2,551,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,082.33

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