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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587,008.52, 3,544,217.75 and 2,490,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587,008.52, 3,544,217.75 and 2,490,040.58 is: 3,411,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587,008.52 : 3,544,217.75 = 2,490,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587,008.52/3,544,217.75 = 2,490,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587,008.52x = 3,544,217.75 × 2,490,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587,008.52x = 8,825,246,021,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,246,021,856.30/2,587,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411,371.07

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