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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661,999.91, 3,993,673.13 and 742,910.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661,999.91, 3,993,673.13 and 742,910.78 is: 1,114,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661,999.91 : 3,993,673.13 = 742,910.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661,999.91/3,993,673.13 = 742,910.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661,999.91x = 3,993,673.13 × 742,910.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661,999.91x = 2,966,942,820,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,942,820,073.34/2,661,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,554.06

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