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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549,985.62, 3,825,676.95 and 752,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549,985.62, 3,825,676.95 and 752,868.50 is: 1,129,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549,985.62 : 3,825,676.95 = 752,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549,985.62/3,825,676.95 = 752,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549,985.62x = 3,825,676.95 × 752,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549,985.62x = 2,880,231,666,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,231,666,831.08/2,549,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,508.98

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