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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,789.86, 3,130,916.60 and 721,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,789.86, 3,130,916.60 and 721,215.90 is: 1,081,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,789.86 : 3,130,916.60 = 721,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,789.86/3,130,916.60 = 721,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,789.86x = 3,130,916.60 × 721,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,789.86x = 2,258,066,833,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,066,833,493.94/2,087,789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,558.48

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