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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,166.32, 3,678,778.86 and 746,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,166.32, 3,678,778.86 and 746,443 is: 1,119,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,166.32 : 3,678,778.86 = 746,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,166.32/3,678,778.86 = 746,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,166.32x = 3,678,778.86 × 746,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,166.32x = 2,745,998,728,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,998,728,594.98/2,452,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,825.64

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