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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,056.64, 4,302,055.68 and 738,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,056.64, 4,302,055.68 and 738,132.48 is: 1,107,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,056.64 : 4,302,055.68 = 738,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,056.64/4,302,055.68 = 738,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,056.64x = 4,302,055.68 × 738,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,056.64x = 3,175,487,028,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,487,028,176.49/2,868,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,191.18

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