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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178,055.50, 3,267,599.94 and 738,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178,055.50, 3,267,599.94 and 738,711.54 is: 1,108,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178,055.50 : 3,267,599.94 = 738,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178,055.50/3,267,599.94 = 738,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178,055.50x = 3,267,599.94 × 738,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178,055.50x = 2,413,813,783,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,813,783,781.31/2,178,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,242.55

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