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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,666.63, 3,955,946.25 and 743,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,666.63, 3,955,946.25 and 743,965.20 is: 1,115,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,666.63 : 3,955,946.25 = 743,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,666.63/3,955,946.25 = 743,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,666.63x = 3,955,946.25 × 743,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,666.63x = 2,943,086,343,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,086,343,070.50/2,637,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115,791.63

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