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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,987.59, 3,373,477.25 and 732,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,987.59, 3,373,477.25 and 732,668.72 is: 1,099,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,987.59 : 3,373,477.25 = 732,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,987.59/3,373,477.25 = 732,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,987.59x = 3,373,477.25 × 732,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,987.59x = 2,471,641,238,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,641,238,175.89/2,248,987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,001.72

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