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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742,854.40, 4,114,281.60 and 748,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742,854.40, 4,114,281.60 and 748,310.40 is: 1,122,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742,854.40 : 4,114,281.60 = 748,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742,854.40/4,114,281.60 = 748,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742,854.40x = 4,114,281.60 × 748,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742,854.40x = 3,078,759,709,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,759,709,808.64/2,742,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,465.60

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