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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,593.92, 3,955,837.28 and 743,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,593.92, 3,955,837.28 and 743,892.49 is: 1,115,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,593.92 : 3,955,837.28 = 743,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,593.92/3,955,837.28 = 743,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,593.92x = 3,955,837.28 × 743,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,593.92x = 2,942,717,620,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,717,620,755.38/2,637,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,682.59

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