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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146,665.52, 3,220,579.02 and 726,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146,665.52, 3,220,579.02 and 726,721.72 is: 1,090,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146,665.52 : 3,220,579.02 = 726,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146,665.52/3,220,579.02 = 726,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146,665.52x = 3,220,579.02 × 726,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146,665.52x = 2,340,464,724,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,464,724,810.31/2,146,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,279.18

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