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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505,237.88, 3,757,983.18 and 708,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505,237.88, 3,757,983.18 and 708,250.36 is: 1,062,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505,237.88 : 3,757,983.18 = 708,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505,237.88/3,757,983.18 = 708,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505,237.88x = 3,757,983.18 × 708,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505,237.88x = 2,661,592,940,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,592,940,108.94/2,505,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,411.26

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