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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537,008.44, 3,806,072.40 and 740,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537,008.44, 3,806,072.40 and 740,032.44 is: 1,110,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537,008.44 : 3,806,072.40 = 740,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537,008.44/3,806,072.40 = 740,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537,008.44x = 3,806,072.40 × 740,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537,008.44x = 2,816,617,044,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,617,044,988.66/2,537,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,211.93

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