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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,538.55, 3,242,373.89 and 741,574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,538.55, 3,242,373.89 and 741,574.71 is: 1,112,384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,538.55 : 3,242,373.89 = 741,574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,538.55/3,242,373.89 = 741,574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,538.55x = 3,242,373.89 × 741,574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,538.55x = 2,404,462,477,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,462,477,188.32/2,161,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,384.73

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