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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545,242.62, 3,817,864.80 and 748,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545,242.62, 3,817,864.80 and 748,126.40 is: 1,122,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545,242.62 : 3,817,864.80 = 748,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545,242.62/3,817,864.80 = 748,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545,242.62x = 3,817,864.80 × 748,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545,242.62x = 2,856,245,429,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,245,429,421.40/2,545,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,189.85

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