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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,154.61, 3,857,856.35 and 750,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,154.61, 3,857,856.35 and 750,029.91 is: 1,124,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,154.61 : 3,857,856.35 = 750,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,154.61/3,857,856.35 = 750,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,154.61x = 3,857,856.35 × 750,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,154.61x = 2,893,507,650,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,507,650,983.43/2,572,154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,935.35

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