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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221,985.98, 3,333,151.77 and 726,229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221,985.98, 3,333,151.77 and 726,229.18 is: 1,089,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221,985.98 : 3,333,151.77 = 726,229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221,985.98/3,333,151.77 = 726,229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221,985.98x = 3,333,151.77 × 726,229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221,985.98x = 2,420,632,076,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,632,076,742.65/2,221,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,400.25

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