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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,481.92, 3,867,492.96 and 1,158,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,481.92, 3,867,492.96 and 1,158,569.28 is: 1,738,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,481.92 : 3,867,492.96 = 1,158,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,481.92/3,867,492.96 = 1,158,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,481.92x = 3,867,492.96 × 1,158,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,481.92x = 4,480,758,534,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,758,534,072.27/2,577,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,424.82

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