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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,639.60, 3,542,896.80 and 764,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,639.60, 3,542,896.80 and 764,254.80 is: 1,146,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,639.60 : 3,542,896.80 = 764,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,639.60/3,542,896.80 = 764,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,639.60x = 3,542,896.80 × 764,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,639.60x = 2,707,675,885,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,675,885,304.64/2,361,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,523.75

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