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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,995.68, 3,521,736.72 and 1,406,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,995.68, 3,521,736.72 and 1,406,049.44 is: 1,940,338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,995.68 : 3,521,736.72 = 1,406,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,995.68/3,521,736.72 = 1,406,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,995.68x = 3,521,736.72 × 1,406,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,995.68x = 4,951,735,942,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,735,942,983.44/2,551,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940,338.69

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