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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096,286.78, 3,143,656.59 and 748,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096,286.78, 3,143,656.59 and 748,088.76 is: 1,121,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096,286.78 : 3,143,656.59 = 748,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096,286.78/3,143,656.59 = 748,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096,286.78x = 3,143,656.59 × 748,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096,286.78x = 2,351,734,160,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,734,160,278.93/2,096,286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,857.08

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