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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,982.65, 3,797,377.82 and 734,391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,982.65, 3,797,377.82 and 734,391.77 is: 1,101,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,982.65 : 3,797,377.82 = 734,391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,982.65/3,797,377.82 = 734,391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,982.65x = 3,797,377.82 × 734,391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,982.65x = 2,788,763,014,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,763,014,916.58/2,531,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101,414.74

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