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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,544.20, 3,072,816.30 and 718,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,544.20, 3,072,816.30 and 718,848.20 is: 1,078,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,544.20 : 3,072,816.30 = 718,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,544.20/3,072,816.30 = 718,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,544.20x = 3,072,816.30 × 718,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,544.20x = 2,208,888,466,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,888,466,185.66/2,048,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,272.30

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