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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,475.88, 3,242,279.43 and 741,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,475.88, 3,242,279.43 and 741,511.50 is: 1,112,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,475.88 : 3,242,279.43 = 741,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,475.88/3,242,279.43 = 741,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,475.88x = 3,242,279.43 × 741,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,475.88x = 2,404,187,483,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,187,483,558.45/2,161,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,289.76

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