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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322,587.55, 3,483,879.95 and 725,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322,587.55, 3,483,879.95 and 725,287.50 is: 1,087,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322,587.55 : 3,483,879.95 = 725,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322,587.55/3,483,879.95 = 725,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322,587.55x = 3,483,879.95 × 725,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322,587.55x = 2,526,814,579,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,814,579,235.63/2,322,587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,930.82

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