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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740,145.61, 4,111,131.23 and 918,690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740,145.61, 4,111,131.23 and 918,690.78 is: 1,378,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740,145.61 : 4,111,131.23 = 918,690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740,145.61/4,111,131.23 = 918,690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740,145.61x = 4,111,131.23 × 918,690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740,145.61x = 3,776,858,368,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,858,368,871.04/2,740,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,342.22

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