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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737,458.45, 4,106,187.68 and 742,914.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737,458.45, 4,106,187.68 and 742,914.45 is: 1,114,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737,458.45 : 4,106,187.68 = 742,914.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737,458.45/4,106,187.68 = 742,914.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737,458.45x = 4,106,187.68 × 742,914.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737,458.45x = 3,050,546,158,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,546,158,169.40/2,737,458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,371.68

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