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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536,997.38, 3,806,055.88 and 740,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536,997.38, 3,806,055.88 and 740,021.48 is: 1,110,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536,997.38 : 3,806,055.88 = 740,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536,997.38/3,806,055.88 = 740,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536,997.38x = 3,806,055.88 × 740,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536,997.38x = 2,816,563,105,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,563,105,280.30/2,536,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,195.51

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