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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,251.81, 3,556,607.54 and 1,431,438.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,251.81, 3,556,607.54 and 1,431,438.77 is: 1,975,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,251.81 : 3,556,607.54 = 1,431,438.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,251.81/3,556,607.54 = 1,431,438.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,251.81x = 3,556,607.54 × 1,431,438.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,251.81x = 5,091,065,924,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,065,924,164.65/2,577,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975,385.52

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