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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656,545.30, 3,984,390.27 and 762,856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656,545.30, 3,984,390.27 and 762,856.02 is: 1,144,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656,545.30 : 3,984,390.27 = 762,856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656,545.30/3,984,390.27 = 762,856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656,545.30x = 3,984,390.27 × 762,856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656,545.30x = 3,039,516,103,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,516,103,498.93/2,656,545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,161.22

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