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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,190.78, 3,549,617.44 and 1,426,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,190.78, 3,549,617.44 and 1,426,241.66 is: 1,968,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,190.78 : 3,549,617.44 = 1,426,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,190.78/3,549,617.44 = 1,426,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,190.78x = 3,549,617.44 × 1,426,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,190.78x = 5,062,612,248,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,612,248,676.86/2,572,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968,210.25

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