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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,769.72, 3,130,886.46 and 721,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,769.72, 3,130,886.46 and 721,195.68 is: 1,081,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,769.72 : 3,130,886.46 = 721,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,769.72/3,130,886.46 = 721,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,769.72x = 3,130,886.46 × 721,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,769.72x = 2,257,981,789,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,981,789,522.49/2,087,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,528.18

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