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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985,725.55, 4,478,591.43 and 741,863.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985,725.55, 4,478,591.43 and 741,863.55 is: 1,112,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985,725.55 : 4,478,591.43 = 741,863.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985,725.55/4,478,591.43 = 741,863.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985,725.55x = 4,478,591.43 × 741,863.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985,725.55x = 3,322,503,737,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,503,737,259.38/2,985,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,796.10

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