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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501,357.66, 3,752,257.89 and 704,256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501,357.66, 3,752,257.89 and 704,256.56 is: 1,056,447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501,357.66 : 3,752,257.89 = 704,256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501,357.66/3,752,257.89 = 704,256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501,357.66x = 3,752,257.89 × 704,256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501,357.66x = 2,642,552,215,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,552,215,082.97/2,501,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,447.17

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