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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,496.64, 3,237,885 and 719,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,496.64, 3,237,885 and 719,118.72 is: 1,078,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,496.64 : 3,237,885 = 719,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,496.64/3,237,885 = 719,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,496.64x = 3,237,885 × 719,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,496.64x = 2,328,423,716,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,423,716,707.20/2,158,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,724.74

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