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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271,466.80, 3,406,463.10 and 754,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271,466.80, 3,406,463.10 and 754,742.48 is: 1,131,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271,466.80 : 3,406,463.10 = 754,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271,466.80/3,406,463.10 = 754,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271,466.80x = 3,406,463.10 × 754,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271,466.80x = 2,571,002,391,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,002,391,090.17/2,271,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,868.80

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