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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,511.40, 3,955,878.30 and 744,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,511.40, 3,955,878.30 and 744,444.20 is: 1,116,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,511.40 : 3,955,878.30 = 744,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,511.40/3,955,878.30 = 744,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,511.40x = 3,955,878.30 × 744,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,511.40x = 2,944,930,656,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,930,656,340.86/2,637,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116,556.56

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