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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,541.92, 3,985,097.32 and 737,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656,541.92, 3,985,097.32 and 737,461.12 is: 1,106,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656,541.92 : 3,985,097.32 = 737,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656,541.92/3,985,097.32 = 737,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656,541.92x = 3,985,097.32 × 737,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656,541.92x = 2,938,854,332,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,854,332,916.20/2,656,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,270.64

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