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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,875.40, 3,543,158.70 and 764,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,875.40, 3,543,158.70 and 764,166.60 is: 1,146,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,875.40 : 3,543,158.70 = 764,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,875.40/3,543,158.70 = 764,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,875.40x = 3,543,158.70 × 764,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,875.40x = 2,707,563,537,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,563,537,039.42/2,361,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,361.72

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