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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175,778.61, 3,261,638.78 and 735,459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175,778.61, 3,261,638.78 and 735,459.87 is: 1,102,503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175,778.61 : 3,261,638.78 = 735,459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175,778.61/3,261,638.78 = 735,459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175,778.61x = 3,261,638.78 × 735,459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175,778.61x = 2,398,804,429,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,804,429,448.46/2,175,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,503.91

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