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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448,252.70, 3,672,897.45 and 742,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448,252.70, 3,672,897.45 and 742,255.90 is: 1,113,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448,252.70 : 3,672,897.45 = 742,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448,252.70/3,672,897.45 = 742,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448,252.70x = 3,672,897.45 × 742,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448,252.70x = 2,726,229,802,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,229,802,357.46/2,448,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,541.02

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