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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,171, 3,786,256.51 and 751,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,171, 3,786,256.51 and 751,243 is: 1,126,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,171 : 3,786,256.51 = 751,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,171/3,786,256.51 = 751,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,171x = 3,786,256.51 × 751,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,171x = 2,844,398,699,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,398,699,341.93/2,524,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,864.50

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