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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,427.41, 3,848,739.98 and 743,830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,427.41, 3,848,739.98 and 743,830.43 is: 1,115,919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,427.41 : 3,848,739.98 = 743,830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,427.41/3,848,739.98 = 743,830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,427.41x = 3,848,739.98 × 743,830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,427.41x = 2,862,809,891,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,809,891,318.74/2,565,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,919.27

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