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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,998.96, 3,827,998.45 and 754,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,998.96, 3,827,998.45 and 754,742.58 is: 1,132,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,998.96 : 3,827,998.45 = 754,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,998.96/3,827,998.45 = 754,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,998.96x = 3,827,998.45 × 754,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,998.96x = 2,889,153,426,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,153,426,389.00/2,551,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132,113.87

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