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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653,472.91, 3,980,187.49 and 760,216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653,472.91, 3,980,187.49 and 760,216.17 is: 1,140,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653,472.91 : 3,980,187.49 = 760,216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653,472.91/3,980,187.49 = 760,216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653,472.91x = 3,980,187.49 × 760,216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653,472.91x = 3,025,802,889,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,802,889,529.71/2,653,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,317.99

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