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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564,084.87, 3,846,358.98 and 742,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564,084.87, 3,846,358.98 and 742,423.22 is: 1,113,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564,084.87 : 3,846,358.98 = 742,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564,084.87/3,846,358.98 = 742,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564,084.87x = 3,846,358.98 × 742,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564,084.87x = 2,855,626,214,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,626,214,399.57/2,564,084.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,701.91

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