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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,252.98, 3,837,029.55 and 761,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,252.98, 3,837,029.55 and 761,413.78 is: 1,142,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,252.98 : 3,837,029.55 = 761,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,252.98/3,837,029.55 = 761,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,252.98x = 3,837,029.55 × 761,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,252.98x = 2,921,567,173,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,567,173,637.20/2,558,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,016.52

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