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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,704.40, 3,476,815.80 and 720,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,704.40, 3,476,815.80 and 720,254.80 is: 1,080,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,704.40 : 3,476,815.80 = 720,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,704.40/3,476,815.80 = 720,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,704.40x = 3,476,815.80 × 720,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,704.40x = 2,504,193,268,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,193,268,665.84/2,317,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,462.75

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