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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,568.82, 3,953,673.14 and 742,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,568.82, 3,953,673.14 and 742,310.26 is: 1,113,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,568.82 : 3,953,673.14 = 742,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,568.82/3,953,673.14 = 742,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,568.82x = 3,953,673.14 × 742,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,568.82x = 2,934,852,122,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,852,122,912.68/2,635,568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,555.49

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