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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557,455.85, 3,529,037.79 and 1,411,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557,455.85, 3,529,037.79 and 1,411,462.18 is: 1,947,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557,455.85 : 3,529,037.79 = 1,411,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557,455.85/3,529,037.79 = 1,411,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557,455.85x = 3,529,037.79 × 1,411,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557,455.85x = 4,981,103,372,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,103,372,375.78/2,557,455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947,679.13

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