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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,287.48, 3,836,762.70 and 760,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,287.48, 3,836,762.70 and 760,686.92 is: 1,140,831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,287.48 : 3,836,762.70 = 760,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,287.48/3,836,762.70 = 760,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,287.48x = 3,836,762.70 × 760,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,287.48x = 2,918,575,201,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,575,201,033.88/2,558,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,831.60

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