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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,566.24, 3,356,432.50 and 721,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,566.24, 3,356,432.50 and 721,271.06 is: 1,081,933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,566.24 : 3,356,432.50 = 721,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,566.24/3,356,432.50 = 721,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,566.24x = 3,356,432.50 × 721,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,566.24x = 2,420,897,627,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,897,627,093.45/2,237,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,933.39

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