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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,786.52, 3,547,623.96 and 1,424,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,786.52, 3,547,623.96 and 1,424,842.32 is: 1,966,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,786.52 : 3,547,623.96 = 1,424,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,786.52/3,547,623.96 = 1,424,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,786.52x = 3,547,623.96 × 1,424,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,786.52x = 5,054,804,753,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,804,753,653.99/2,570,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966,248.35

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