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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,167.80, 3,836,583.45 and 760,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,167.80, 3,836,583.45 and 760,567.20 is: 1,140,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,167.80 : 3,836,583.45 = 760,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,167.80/3,836,583.45 = 760,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,167.80x = 3,836,583.45 × 760,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,167.80x = 2,917,979,532,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,979,532,132.84/2,558,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,652.12

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