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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,365.56, 3,738,578.32 and 695,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,365.56, 3,738,578.32 and 695,139.60 is: 1,042,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,365.56 : 3,738,578.32 = 695,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,365.56/3,738,578.32 = 695,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,365.56x = 3,738,578.32 × 695,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,365.56x = 2,598,833,837,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,833,837,933.47/2,492,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,717.76

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