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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357,742.46, 3,537,303.81 and 760,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357,742.46, 3,537,303.81 and 760,273.42 is: 1,140,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357,742.46 : 3,537,303.81 = 760,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357,742.46/3,537,303.81 = 760,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357,742.46x = 3,537,303.81 × 760,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357,742.46x = 2,689,318,065,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,318,065,207.73/2,357,742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,632.66

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