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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,047.60, 3,991,699.88 and 741,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,047.60, 3,991,699.88 and 741,955.08 is: 1,112,968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,047.60 : 3,991,699.88 = 741,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,047.60/3,991,699.88 = 741,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,047.60x = 3,991,699.88 × 741,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,047.60x = 2,961,662,003,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,662,003,801.39/2,661,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,968.44

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