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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359,365.76, 3,539,037.69 and 740,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359,365.76, 3,539,037.69 and 740,253.12 is: 1,110,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359,365.76 : 3,539,037.69 = 740,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359,365.76/3,539,037.69 = 740,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359,365.76x = 3,539,037.69 × 740,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359,365.76x = 2,619,783,678,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,783,678,548.70/2,359,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,376.24

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