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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,753.70, 3,743,630.55 and 812,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,753.70, 3,743,630.55 and 812,857.20 is: 1,219,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,753.70 : 3,743,630.55 = 812,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,753.70/3,743,630.55 = 812,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,753.70x = 3,743,630.55 × 812,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,753.70x = 3,043,037,046,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,037,046,707.46/2,495,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,285.80

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