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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,537.05, 3,242,371.64 and 741,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,537.05, 3,242,371.64 and 741,573.21 is: 1,112,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,537.05 : 3,242,371.64 = 741,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,537.05/3,242,371.64 = 741,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,537.05x = 3,242,371.64 × 741,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,537.05x = 2,404,455,941,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,455,941,379.90/2,161,537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,382.48

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