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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655,205.80, 3,982,808.70 and 762,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655,205.80, 3,982,808.70 and 762,138.60 is: 1,143,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655,205.80 : 3,982,808.70 = 762,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655,205.80/3,982,808.70 = 762,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655,205.80x = 3,982,808.70 × 762,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655,205.80x = 3,035,452,246,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,452,246,685.82/2,655,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,207.90

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