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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,531.51, 3,277,587.81 and 726,186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,531.51, 3,277,587.81 and 726,186.01 is: 1,089,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,531.51 : 3,277,587.81 = 726,186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,531.51/3,277,587.81 = 726,186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,531.51x = 3,277,587.81 × 726,186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,531.51x = 2,380,138,414,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,138,414,168.54/2,185,531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,043.28

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