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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,141.44, 3,952,945.56 and 741,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,141.44, 3,952,945.56 and 741,899.28 is: 1,112,914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,141.44 : 3,952,945.56 = 741,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,141.44/3,952,945.56 = 741,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,141.44x = 3,952,945.56 × 741,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,141.44x = 2,932,687,464,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,687,464,843.20/2,635,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,914.63

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