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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252,462.12, 3,377,987.28 and 735,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252,462.12, 3,377,987.28 and 735,799.56 is: 1,103,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252,462.12 : 3,377,987.28 = 735,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252,462.12/3,377,987.28 = 735,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252,462.12x = 3,377,987.28 × 735,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252,462.12x = 2,485,521,554,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,521,554,309.60/2,252,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,468.75

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