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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653,471.92, 3,980,185.98 and 760,215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653,471.92, 3,980,185.98 and 760,215.18 is: 1,140,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653,471.92 : 3,980,185.98 = 760,215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653,471.92/3,980,185.98 = 760,215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653,471.92x = 3,980,185.98 × 760,215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653,471.92x = 3,025,797,801,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,797,801,219.18/2,653,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,316.50

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