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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573,234.91, 3,551,038.52 and 1,427,285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573,234.91, 3,551,038.52 and 1,427,285.79 is: 1,969,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573,234.91 : 3,551,038.52 = 1,427,285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573,234.91/3,551,038.52 = 1,427,285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573,234.91x = 3,551,038.52 × 1,427,285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573,234.91x = 5,068,346,812,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,346,812,202.20/2,573,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969,640.16

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