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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991,377.60, 2,986,720.80 and 728,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991,377.60, 2,986,720.80 and 728,555.20 is: 1,092,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991,377.60 : 2,986,720.80 = 728,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991,377.60/2,986,720.80 = 728,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991,377.60x = 2,986,720.80 × 728,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991,377.60x = 2,175,990,969,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,990,969,788.16/1,991,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,706.36

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