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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,157.11, 3,857,860.10 and 750,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,157.11, 3,857,860.10 and 750,032.41 is: 1,124,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,157.11 : 3,857,860.10 = 750,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,157.11/3,857,860.10 = 750,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,157.11x = 3,857,860.10 × 750,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,157.11x = 2,893,520,108,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,520,108,245.84/2,572,157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,939.10

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