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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,188.80, 3,836,614.95 and 760,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,188.80, 3,836,614.95 and 760,588.20 is: 1,140,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,188.80 : 3,836,614.95 = 760,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,188.80/3,836,614.95 = 760,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,188.80x = 3,836,614.95 × 760,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,188.80x = 2,918,084,058,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,084,058,913.59/2,558,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,683.62

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