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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,198.89, 3,857,922.69 and 750,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,198.89, 3,857,922.69 and 750,074.22 is: 1,125,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,198.89 : 3,857,922.69 = 750,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,198.89/3,857,922.69 = 750,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,198.89x = 3,857,922.69 × 750,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,198.89x = 2,893,728,352,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,728,352,522.05/2,572,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125,001.79

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