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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257,393.55, 3,386,442.44 and 740,731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257,393.55, 3,386,442.44 and 740,731.25 is: 1,111,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257,393.55 : 3,386,442.44 = 740,731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257,393.55/3,386,442.44 = 740,731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257,393.55x = 3,386,442.44 × 740,731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257,393.55x = 2,508,443,751,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,443,751,952.18/2,257,393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,212.42

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