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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,023, 3,781,534.50 and 748,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,023, 3,781,534.50 and 748,095 is: 1,122,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,023 : 3,781,534.50 = 748,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,023/3,781,534.50 = 748,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,023x = 3,781,534.50 × 748,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,023x = 2,828,947,051,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,947,051,777.50/2,521,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,142.50

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