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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,237.43, 3,533,949.15 and 737,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,237.43, 3,533,949.15 and 737,172.76 is: 1,105,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,237.43 : 3,533,949.15 = 737,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,237.43/3,533,949.15 = 737,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,237.43x = 3,533,949.15 × 737,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,237.43x = 2,605,131,048,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,131,048,605.15/2,357,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105,162.77

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