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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784,474.52, 4,176,715.11 and 762,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784,474.52, 4,176,715.11 and 762,735.86 is: 1,144,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784,474.52 : 4,176,715.11 = 762,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784,474.52/4,176,715.11 = 762,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784,474.52x = 4,176,715.11 × 762,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784,474.52x = 3,185,730,404,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,730,404,702.89/2,784,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,104.71

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