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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,235.61, 3,767,787.39 and 715,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,235.61, 3,767,787.39 and 715,079.28 is: 1,072,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,235.61 : 3,767,787.39 = 715,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,235.61/3,767,787.39 = 715,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,235.61x = 3,767,787.39 × 715,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,235.61x = 2,694,266,694,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,266,694,034.28/2,512,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,457.81

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