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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,461.51, 3,853,244.41 and 746,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,461.51, 3,853,244.41 and 746,858.10 is: 1,120,447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,461.51 : 3,853,244.41 = 746,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,461.51/3,853,244.41 = 746,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,461.51x = 3,853,244.41 × 746,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,461.51x = 2,877,826,814,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,826,814,271.46/2,568,461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,447.71

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