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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553,018.42, 3,829,539.98 and 755,935.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553,018.42, 3,829,539.98 and 755,935.81 is: 1,133,907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553,018.42 : 3,829,539.98 = 755,935.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553,018.42/3,829,539.98 = 755,935.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553,018.42x = 3,829,539.98 × 755,935.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553,018.42x = 2,894,886,406,708.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,886,406,708.68/2,553,018.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133,907.37

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