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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,468.43, 3,853,254.78 and 746,865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,468.43, 3,853,254.78 and 746,865.01 is: 1,120,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,468.43 : 3,853,254.78 = 746,865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,468.43/3,853,254.78 = 746,865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,468.43x = 3,853,254.78 × 746,865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,468.43x = 2,877,861,169,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,861,169,797.25/2,568,468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,458.07

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