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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545,274.56, 3,817,912.91 and 748,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545,274.56, 3,817,912.91 and 748,158.16 is: 1,122,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545,274.56 : 3,817,912.91 = 748,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545,274.56/3,817,912.91 = 748,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545,274.56x = 3,817,912.91 × 748,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545,274.56x = 2,856,402,680,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,402,680,566.68/2,545,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,237.55

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