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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662,063.62, 3,992,307.21 and 742,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662,063.62, 3,992,307.21 and 742,511.96 is: 1,113,548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662,063.62 : 3,992,307.21 = 742,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662,063.62/3,992,307.21 = 742,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662,063.62x = 3,992,307.21 × 742,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662,063.62x = 2,964,335,868,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,335,868,885.58/2,662,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,548.10

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