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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737,408.56, 4,106,043.72 and 742,812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737,408.56, 4,106,043.72 and 742,812.72 is: 1,114,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737,408.56 : 4,106,043.72 = 742,812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737,408.56/4,106,043.72 = 742,812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737,408.56x = 4,106,043.72 × 742,812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737,408.56x = 3,050,021,504,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,021,504,092.12/2,737,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,200.32

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