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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326,461.72, 3,489,693.39 and 729,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326,461.72, 3,489,693.39 and 729,148.74 is: 1,093,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326,461.72 : 3,489,693.39 = 729,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326,461.72/3,489,693.39 = 729,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326,461.72x = 3,489,693.39 × 729,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326,461.72x = 2,544,505,538,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,505,538,304.83/2,326,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,723.36

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