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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264,720.75, 3,396,659.10 and 727,742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264,720.75, 3,396,659.10 and 727,742.81 is: 1,091,478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264,720.75 : 3,396,659.10 = 727,742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264,720.75/3,396,659.10 = 727,742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264,720.75x = 3,396,659.10 × 727,742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264,720.75x = 2,471,894,243,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,894,243,808.68/2,264,720.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091,478.61

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