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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261,737.72, 3,392,733.72 and 724,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261,737.72, 3,392,733.72 and 724,866.88 is: 1,087,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261,737.72 : 3,392,733.72 = 724,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261,737.72/3,392,733.72 = 724,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261,737.72x = 3,392,733.72 × 724,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261,737.72x = 2,459,280,306,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,280,306,287.19/2,261,737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,341.07

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