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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735,538.78, 4,103,308.20 and 740,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735,538.78, 4,103,308.20 and 740,994.78 is: 1,111,492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735,538.78 : 4,103,308.20 = 740,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735,538.78/4,103,308.20 = 740,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735,538.78x = 4,103,308.20 × 740,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735,538.78x = 3,040,529,956,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,529,956,931.20/2,735,538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,492.18

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