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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,537.18, 3,242,371.83 and 741,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,537.18, 3,242,371.83 and 741,573.34 is: 1,112,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,537.18 : 3,242,371.83 = 741,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,537.18/3,242,371.83 = 741,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,537.18x = 3,242,371.83 × 741,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,537.18x = 2,404,456,487,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,456,487,575.29/2,161,537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,382.67

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