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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072,551.60, 3,108,827.40 and 724,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072,551.60, 3,108,827.40 and 724,266.10 is: 1,086,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072,551.60 : 3,108,827.40 = 724,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072,551.60/3,108,827.40 = 724,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072,551.60x = 3,108,827.40 × 724,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072,551.60x = 2,251,618,296,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,618,296,571.14/2,072,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,399.15

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