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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338,509.78, 3,507,862.23 and 741,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338,509.78, 3,507,862.23 and 741,037.50 is: 1,111,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338,509.78 : 3,507,862.23 = 741,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338,509.78/3,507,862.23 = 741,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338,509.78x = 3,507,862.23 × 741,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338,509.78x = 2,599,457,457,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,457,457,263.63/2,338,509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,587.17

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