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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,861.88, 3,740,904.32 and 764,607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,861.88, 3,740,904.32 and 764,607.31 is: 1,146,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,861.88 : 3,740,904.32 = 764,607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,861.88/3,740,904.32 = 764,607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,861.88x = 3,740,904.32 × 764,607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,861.88x = 2,860,322,789,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,322,789,082.58/2,493,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,945.15

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