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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326,461.22, 3,489,692.64 and 729,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326,461.22, 3,489,692.64 and 729,148.24 is: 1,093,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326,461.22 : 3,489,692.64 = 729,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326,461.22/3,489,692.64 = 729,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326,461.22x = 3,489,692.64 × 729,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326,461.22x = 2,544,503,246,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,503,246,596.95/2,326,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,722.61

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