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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737,252.80, 4,105,879.20 and 742,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737,252.80, 4,105,879.20 and 742,708.80 is: 1,114,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737,252.80 : 4,105,879.20 = 742,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737,252.80/4,105,879.20 = 742,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737,252.80x = 4,105,879.20 × 742,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737,252.80x = 3,049,472,613,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,472,613,576.96/2,737,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,063.20

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