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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522,841.40, 3,783,852.78 and 725,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522,841.40, 3,783,852.78 and 725,315.32 is: 1,087,855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522,841.40 : 3,783,852.78 = 725,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522,841.40/3,783,852.78 = 725,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522,841.40x = 3,783,852.78 × 725,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522,841.40x = 2,744,486,389,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,486,389,958.59/2,522,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,855.30

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