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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,364.56, 3,738,576.82 and 695,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,364.56, 3,738,576.82 and 695,138.60 is: 1,042,716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,364.56 : 3,738,576.82 = 695,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,364.56/3,738,576.82 = 695,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,364.56x = 3,738,576.82 × 695,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,364.56x = 2,598,829,056,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,829,056,647.25/2,492,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,716.26

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