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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138,379.37, 3,208,047.83 and 718,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138,379.37, 3,208,047.83 and 718,396.72 is: 1,077,755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138,379.37 : 3,208,047.83 = 718,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138,379.37/3,208,047.83 = 718,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138,379.37x = 3,208,047.83 × 718,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138,379.37x = 2,304,651,019,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,651,019,042.90/2,138,379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,755.92

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