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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,162.67, 3,857,868.38 and 750,037.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,162.67, 3,857,868.38 and 750,037.95 is: 1,124,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,162.67 : 3,857,868.38 = 750,037.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,162.67/3,857,868.38 = 750,037.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,162.67x = 3,857,868.38 × 750,037.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,162.67x = 2,893,547,701,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,547,701,720.89/2,572,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124,947.40

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