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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,640.60, 3,542,898.30 and 764,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,640.60, 3,542,898.30 and 764,255.80 is: 1,146,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,640.60 : 3,542,898.30 = 764,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,640.60/3,542,898.30 = 764,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,640.60x = 3,542,898.30 × 764,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,640.60x = 2,707,680,574,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,680,574,585.14/2,361,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,525.25

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