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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,254.61, 3,991,824.63 and 742,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,254.61, 3,991,824.63 and 742,114.74 is: 1,113,156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,254.61 : 3,991,824.63 = 742,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,254.61/3,991,824.63 = 742,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,254.61x = 3,991,824.63 × 742,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,254.61x = 2,962,391,897,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,391,897,418.05/2,661,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,156.14

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