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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552,954.76, 3,829,992.12 and 755,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552,954.76, 3,829,992.12 and 755,978.40 is: 1,134,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552,954.76 : 3,829,992.12 = 755,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552,954.76/3,829,992.12 = 755,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552,954.76x = 3,829,992.12 × 755,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552,954.76x = 2,895,391,314,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,391,314,890.21/2,552,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134,133.42

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