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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,255.68, 3,991,446.72 and 742,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,255.68, 3,991,446.72 and 742,297.43 is: 1,113,324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,255.68 : 3,991,446.72 = 742,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,255.68/3,991,446.72 = 742,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,255.68x = 3,991,446.72 × 742,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,255.68x = 2,962,840,652,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,840,652,216.55/2,661,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,324.32

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