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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,172.50, 3,786,258.75 and 751,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,172.50, 3,786,258.75 and 751,244.50 is: 1,126,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,172.50 : 3,786,258.75 = 751,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,172.50/3,786,258.75 = 751,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,172.50x = 3,786,258.75 × 751,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,172.50x = 2,844,406,061,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,406,061,514.38/2,524,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126,866.75

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