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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,545.84, 3,953,383.68 and 742,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,545.84, 3,953,383.68 and 742,274.64 is: 1,113,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,545.84 : 3,953,383.68 = 742,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,545.84/3,953,383.68 = 742,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,545.84x = 3,953,383.68 × 742,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,545.84x = 2,934,496,447,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,496,447,853.88/2,635,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,430.24

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